List and describe the dominant technology in each of the three eras of the Nolan and Gibson information technology learning curve. What is technological discontinuity?
What will be an ideal response?
The DP (Data Processing) Era's dominant design was the mainframe, the Micro Era's design was the PC, and the Network Era's is the Internet. The eras overlap each other slightly at points of "technological discontinuity," which occur when proponents of the proven old dominant design struggle with the proponents of alternative new and unproven designs.
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A disadvantage of franchising is that
A. Loss of control over quality levels may affect an organization worldwide B. Loss of control over technology may affect future profits C. Loss of control over technology may affect an organization's ability to gain a worldwide reputation D. Development costs are greater presenting a higher level of risk in worldwide operations E. Loss of control over technology and quality may erode a company's ability to develop local markets
A tax lien, for example, is an _______________________ lien that arises from a taxpayer's obligation to pay real property taxes, state income and estate taxes, or federal income, gift, and estate taxes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).