Until 1984,American Consumers Had Only One Choice for Telephone Service-"Ma

question 98

Multiple Choice

Until 1984,American consumers had only one choice for telephone service-"Ma Bell." However,today consumers have many choices for "data" services.Consumers can choose AT&T,Verizon,CenturyLink or relay on Internet service providers like Skype.This increase in the number of service providers indicates an increase in _____.

• A) competitive intensity
• B) consumer inertia
• C) market associability
• D) consumer disconfirmation
• E) selective density

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Definitions:

Network Structure

The arrangement of and relationships between different nodes (individuals, organizations, etc.) within a network, determining how information or resources flow.

Faculty Member

An academic staff member of an educational institution involved in teaching, research, or administration.

Seminars

Educational meetings or conferences focused on particular topics where participants are involved in discussions or training.

Criticality

The importance or priority level of something, often assessed in terms of its potential impact or risk.