Which of the Following Scenarios Illustrates How Really New Product

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios illustrates how really new product ideas disrupt the old ways of doing things?

• A)a firm's introduction of a new digital video recorder that makes videocassette recorders for TVs obsolete
• B)a firm's introduction of a new range of cell phones that have better features than those offered by its competitors
• C)the addition of a new flavored breakfast cereal to a firm's existing line of breakfast cereals
• D)the removal of an existing product from a firm's line of perfumes because it isn't producing much profit
• E)the way in which the QWERTY keyboard on smart phones reflects the order of letters on manual typewriters

Describe the clinical applications of various drug categories.

Recognize the role of diuretics and their action in increasing urine production to reduce fluid volume.

Explain how antitussives decrease the cough reflex through central and peripheral nervous system actions.

Discuss the sedative/tranquilizing effects of certain medications on brain receptors to reduce tension and anxiety.

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Definitions:

Materials Overhead

Costs related to the production process that are not directly tied to the product being manufactured, such as factory supplies and equipment maintenance.

Raw Materials

Basic materials used in the production process to create goods and products.

Finished Product

A completed item ready for sale, having undergone all stages of manufacturing and preparation.

Organizing

The process of arranging or structuring resources and tasks to achieve objectives efficiently, often relating to business or project management.