Windows OS, the IPhone, the Wii, and Facebook's Application Programming

question 59

Multiple Choice

Windows OS, the iPhone, the Wii, and Facebook's application programming interfaces allow for the development and integration of complementary goods by third parties. Based on this evidence, all these products or services are said to be _____.

• A) pure plays
• B) coopetitors
• C) adaptors
• D) platforms
• E) venture capitalists

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Definitions:

Process Conflict

Disagreements among group members about the logistics and delegation of tasks in achieving a common goal.

Work Assignment

The task or set of tasks given to an employee or a team to complete as part of their job responsibilities.

Disposition-Based Trust

The propensity of an individual to trust others based on their own personality and general inclination towards trustworthiness.

Mediator

An individual or entity that intervenes in disputes to help achieve resolution or facilitate communication between conflicting parties.