Petra's Programming Competes on Cost with WonderWeb in the Web

question 27

Multiple Choice

Petra's Programming competes on cost with WonderWeb in the web design industry. Both firms operate on a 90 percent learning curve, and neither firm is capable of increasing its cumulative output any further. How might Petra's Programming achieve a cost leadership position while maintaining customer satisfaction?

• A) by increasing the amount of time the company spends on each website by 25 percent without raising prices
• B) by eliminating costly service features like 24/7 customer support
• C) by reducing its client base and lowering output
• D) by incorporating new programming techniques to take advantage of experience curve effects

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Definitions:

G₂ Phase

The phase in the cell cycle that follows DNA synthesis (S phase) and precedes mitosis (M phase); it is a period of growth and preparation for cell division.

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.

DNA Replication

The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA, producing two identical copies from the original DNA molecule.

Spindle Apparatus

The spindle apparatus is a cellular structure composed of microtubules. It plays a critical role in chromosome separation during cell division.