Manufacturers of Hardware and Software Often Apply the Concept of Planned

question 20

Multiple Choice

Manufacturers of hardware and software often apply the concept of planned obsolescence,meaning that ________.

• A) the companies have already decided when to launch their next product
• B) the product is designed in such a way as to extend its life span
• C) the product is designed to last only for a certain life span
• D) the product is designed to avoid obsolescence
• E) the companies do not enter markets that have the risk of product obsolescence

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Definitions:

Top-Down Change

Organizational change initiated by top management that is passed down through the hierarchy of the organization.

Comprehensive Impact

The total effect or outcome of a particular action, decision, or policy across all relevant areas or aspects, including social, economic, and environmental factors.

Senior Managers

Top-level executives responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational decisions of a company or organization.

Transformational Change

A profound or radical change that fundamentally alters the culture, operations, or structure of an organization, leading to significant shifts in how it operates.