Why Do High-Tech Firms Use a Platform and Derivative Strategy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why do high-tech firms use a platform and derivative strategy?

• A)to spread high unit costs over a number of revenue-generating products
• B)to meet the needs of different customer segments
• C)to preempt competitors by filling in performance gaps between products
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

Describe and analyze the concept of indifference curves and marginal rates of substitution.

Apply mathematical models to solve for optimal consumption bundles.

Distinguish between different types of goods and their impact on consumer utility.

Analyze the impact of specialized pricing schemes on consumer demand and utility.

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Definitions:

View

In computing, a particular way of displaying or organizing graphical information on a screen; in general, the ability to see something or an opinion.

Functionality

The range of operations and features that a software, website, or electronic device can perform, determining its overall usefulness and performance.

Datasheet View

A way of displaying data in a database application that resembles a table or spreadsheet, allowing users to view and edit records.

Datasheet View

A display format in databases and spreadsheets that presents data in rows and columns, resembling a table or a grid.