Early Personal Computer Users Remember the Cumbersome, User-Unfriendly DOS System

question 96

Multiple Choice

Early personal computer users remember the cumbersome, user-unfriendly DOS system. When Apple introduced System 1 and Microsoft introduced Windows, both of which were much easier to use, these new products diffused rapidly because of their

• A)relative advantage.
• B)compatibility.
• C)observability.
• D)associated services.
• E)trialability.

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Definitions:

Strategic Benefits

Advantages gained from implementing long-term plans that align with an organization's overall goals and objectives.

Resource Allocation

The process of assigning and managing assets, funding, and other resources among various projects or business units to maximize efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.

Merger Integration

The process of combining and restructuring two or more companies into a single entity, focusing on aligning organizational culture, systems, and operations.

Person-Hours

Represents the amount of work performed by an average worker in one hour, used to measure the amount of effort required to complete a task.