At the Time of Its Introduction, Which of the Following

question 195

Multiple Choice

At the time of its introduction, which of the following products was the best example of a continuous innovation?

• A) the first Apple iPhone
• B) Atari, the first video game system
• C) Sunsilk Silky Straight shampoo and conditioner with tip-targeting technology
• D) Dragon Naturally Speaking voice-recognition software
• E) Naturalpoint Trakir, which replaces the computer mouse by tracking head movements

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Definitions:

Ergonomics

The study of the human interface with the environment and machines.

Economics

The social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, focusing on how individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make choices on allocating resources.

Scheduling Workers

entails the organization and assignment of work hours for employees, ensuring that staffing levels are adequate to meet operational requirements.

Allowance Factor

A factor used in planning and estimation to account for potential deviations from standard conditions or expected performance.