Chris Was the First Amongst the Sales Group to Purchase

question 54

Multiple Choice

Chris was the first amongst the sales group to purchase a smartphone when they were introduced to the market. This gave Chris an upper hand on other sales staff as he could stay in closer touch with current and potential customers and respond to their needs more quickly. What upper hand did the smartphone give Chris?

• A)first-mover advantage  
• B)lower profits  
• C)less market adaptability  
• D)increased synergy

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Definitions:

Quantity Supplied

The level of a good or service that sellers are eager and able to provide for purchase at a set price over a given period.

Perfectly Price Inelastic

A market situation where the quantity demanded of a good does not change in response to changes in its price.

Total Income

The sum of all earnings obtained from work, investments, and other sources before any taxes or deductions.

Perfectly Price Elastic

Describes a situation where the quantity demanded or supplied changes infinitely in response to any change in price.