As Noted in ChapterCase 7,Microsoft Destroyed About Half the Value

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As noted in ChapterCase 7,Microsoft destroyed about half the value created by Encyclopedia Britannica by introducing the Encarta CD in 1993.In turn,the online Wikipedia destroyed Encarta's business,which was shut down in 2009.This is an example of how discontinuities can impact the sustainability of a firm.

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Temporary Assistance

Governmental programs designed to provide financial aid or support to individuals or families in need for a limited period of time.

Needy Families

Families that lack the financial resources to meet basic living expenses such as food, housing, and healthcare.

Lifetime Limit

The maximum duration or amount of something that is allowed or tolerated within one's lifetime.

Caste System

A traditional form of social stratification found in some countries, notably India, characterized by hereditary transmission of lifestyle, occupation, and social status.