Tosho Electronics, a leading Japanese, electronic manufacturer believes shorter product life cycles of new products reduce the scope for R&D and innovation. Offer a possible reason for shorter life cycles

What will be an ideal response?

Student answers will vary. Rivals are quick to copy success of an innovation. An innovative product is copied even before the company recovers the cost of R&D. This leads to shorter life cycles for products.

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Soon the video was a rage as customers who saw the video found it hilarious and they passed it on to their friends and colleagues calling it the "Uptown comedy." Which form of marketing is illustrated from this scenario? A) telemarketing B) viral marketing C) integrated marketing D) multichannel marketing E) kiosk marketing

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Explain the common stock features and rights as though you are speaking to a novice

What will be an ideal response?

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