A Firm Releases a New Technology Only to Have a Competitor

question 31

Multiple Choice

A firm releases a new technology only to have a competitor implement a similar technology with more features and value to the consumer. This would be which type of risk?

• A) Demonstrating bad timing
• B) Awakening a sleeping giant
• C) Mobile-based alternative removes advantages
• D) Running afoul of the law
• E) Implementing IS poorly

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Definitions:

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and provides structural support, formed after the primary xylem during growth.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that generates new phloem and xylem cells, contributing to the stem's radial growth.

Pith

The innermost tissue in the stems and roots of many herbaceous plants; primarily a storage tissue.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of meristematic tissue in plants that produces vascular tissues, contributing to the thickness growth of stems and roots.