Aragon, a Brand of Inverters, Provides Products That Work Well

question 71

Multiple Choice

Aragon, a brand of inverters, provides products that work well in the first year of their use. The performance of the products, however, starts declining after the first year, and the products eventually become unusable within a short period of time. The pattern of breakdown is similar for all Aragon inverters. Reports suggest that Aragon intentionally creates inferior products to increase repurchases. In the given scenario, Aragon is guilty of _____.

• A) project mismanagement
• B) planned obsolescence
• C) crash simulation
• D) modular function deployment

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Definitions:

Domestic Production

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country’s borders, reflecting the output of its economy.

Monopoly Position

A market situation in which a single company or entity has exclusive control over the production and sale of a particular good or service.

Declining Industry Argument

The rationale that certain industries are on a downturn due to factors like decreased demand or technological advancements, potentially justifying protectionist measures.

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, often expressed as a percentage of total sales in that market.