If Microsoft Announces Plans for a New-Product Development, Smaller Firms

question 16

Multiple Choice

If Microsoft announces plans for a new-product development, smaller firms may choose to concentrate their development efforts in other directions to avoid head-to-head competition. In this example, Microsoft is employing a ________ strategy.

• A) counteroffensive defense
• B) mobile defense
• C) flank defense
• D) preemptive defense
• E) contraction defense

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Definitions:

Preventive Education

Educational programs aimed at teaching individuals skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize, and respond to potential problems or risks before they occur.

Multifaceted Approach

A comprehensive strategy that incorporates multiple methods or perspectives to address complex issues or problems.

Community Counseling

A form of counseling that focuses on the needs and issues of a community as a whole, offering support and intervention on a broader scale.

Preventative Education

Education aimed at preventing problems before they occur, focusing on equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to avoid potential issues.