Before Sales of Its IPad 1 Reached Their Peak, Apple

question 36

Multiple Choice

Before sales of its IPad 1 reached their peak, Apple launched the IPad 2, which took sales from the IPad 1 but also overtook the sales of its competitors' products. This strategy helped Apple maintain its standing as a leading-edge company in tablet PCs and demonstrates the importance of _____ as a competitive advantage.

• A)speed-to-market
• B)budgeting
• C)event chain methodology
• D)elemental cost planning

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Definitions:

Method of Agreement

A principle in comparative research where common factors of various instances of a phenomenon are identified to determine the cause.

Cohort Differences

Refers to the distinctions or variations in characteristics, attitudes, or behaviors among groups of individuals who share a particular demographic background or experience period.

Geographical Separation

The physical distance between people or places, often impacting relationships, communication, and social dynamics.

Chronosystem

is a concept in ecological systems theory representing the dimension of time, including life transitions, events, and historical contexts that impact development.