A Discontinuous Innovation Is a Product That

question 243

Multiple Choice

A discontinuous innovation is a product that

• A)disrupts consumers' normal routine but does not require totally new learning.
• B)requires no new learning by consumers.
• C)is not purchased by innovators and early adopters.
• D)initiates obsolescence of a product class.
• E)requires consumers to learn entirely new patterns of behavior and product usage

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Definitions:

Total Firm Value

The overall value of a company, including both equity (market capitalization) and debt levels, used in business valuation and financial analysis.

Unlever

The process of reducing the level of debt in a company's capital structure, either by paying off debt with equity or with profits generated from operations.

Lend Out

The act of providing a loan or capital to another party with the expectation of being repaid, often with interest.

Repurchase Shares

The act of a company buying back its own shares from the marketplace, which can affect the company's stock value and earnings per share.