Which of the following past events provides an example of the role that small businesses can play in fostering innovation?
A) Dell Computer's sale of computers directly to consumers
B) Hewlett-Packard's sale of computers to small retail establishments
C) Intel's invention of the Pentium processor
D) Sony's invention of the PlayStation video game device
E) IBM's spinning off of Lexmark
A
Explanation: A) Dell Computer was a fledgling start-up business when it shook up the computer retail industry by selling computers directly to consumers via the Internet, rather than retail stores. Today, Dell's competitors–large companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Sony–offer their own online customized shopping options.
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