Apple Computer Had Difficulties When It First Entered the Japanese

question 62

Multiple Choice

Apple Computer had difficulties when it first entered the Japanese market with its Macintosh computers. Some of the computers were returned unused after customers found the wrapping on the instruction manual damaged. Though this would probably be no big deal in the U.S., it was certainly a cause for concern in quality-conscious Japan. To fix the problem, Apple needed to concentrate on which of the following components of the product component model?

• A) Core component.
• B) Support services component.
• C) Packaging component.
• D) Functional component.
• E) Global component.

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Definitions:

Profit Centers

Divisions or branches of a business that are directly responsible for generating its income and are evaluated based on their profitability.

Sales

The transaction where a product is swapped for financial compensation; engaging in the act of selling an item.

Costs

Costs related to producing goods or services, comprising materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Profit Centers

Divisions or segments of a business that directly contribute to its profits through their activities and performance.