Apple Has Been Producing the New IPhone Throughout 2013, but Doesn't

question 66

Multiple Choice

Apple has been producing the new iPhone throughout 2013, but doesn't plan to sell it until March 2014. How are these iPhones, which are sitting in a warehouse somewhere in the U.S., affecting GDP?

• A) They are inventory and will decrease investment in 2013.
• B) They will increase GDP only in the year they are produced, 2013.
• C) They are considered inventory until they sell, so investment will increase when they are sold in 2014.
• D) They are not counted in GDP at all since they were not sold.

Describe the concept of open innovation and its role in product development.

Identify the factors contributing to successful product launches.

Understand the importance of meeting customer needs and the consequences of failure to do so.

Recognize the impact of timing and market readiness on product success.

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