When a Company Is the First to Market with a Competitive

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a company is the first to market with a competitive advantage,this is called a first-mover advantage.All of the following companies were first-movers except ____________.

• A) FedEx - the online self-service software
• B) Apple - iPad
• C) Apple - iPod
• D) Microsoft - Bing search engine

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Definitions:

Obtaining Investment

The process of securing funds from investors or financial institutions to start or grow a business.

Mezzanine Financing

A blend of equity and debt financing that gives the lender the right to convert to an equity interest in the company in case of default, typically used in the expansion of established companies.

Least Likely

The option or outcome with the lowest probability of occurring in a given set of circumstances.

Industries

Sectors of the economy that involve the production or goods and services, each categorized based on a common business activity or process.