Although Gillette Uses Canned Software in Its Business Operations,it Does

question 56

Multiple Choice

Although Gillette uses canned software in its business operations,it does so with the intention of creating a competitive advantage.Identify how Gillette aims to gain a greater competitive advantage from using canned software.

• A)From deciding how the software should be used.
• B)From deciding what software should be used.
• C)From the cost savings it gains by using canned software.
• D)From deciding when software should be used.

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Definitions:

Intuitive Thought

A cognitive process that involves making judgments and solving problems without the explicit use of analytical rationale.

Symbolic Function

A cognitive ability to represent objects, people, and events with symbols or images, characteristic of early childhood development.

Sensorimotor

A stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development (from birth to about age 2) where infants learn about the world through their movements and sensory experiences.

Concrete-Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand concepts of conservation.