In the video game console industry, Magnitude was the first firm to introduce a console in the market. However, consumers were u
ncertain about the product, and its high costs discouraged consumers from purchasing it. Eventually, Magnitude withdrew the product from the market. A few years later, Mantel and Adventura came up with their respective gaming consoles and successfully established their products. Mantel and Adventura will be considered as:A. pioneers.B. early followers.C. laggards.D. late movers.
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that in this scenario Mantel and Adventura would be considered early followers. Early Followers or better known as First Followers, refers to the company or companies that enter the market shortly after the first company has already entered into that market. They do this to see the barriers that the first company has already overcome and are able to do it easier.
Debt is the lowest cost source of financing because the <em>interest</em> return given to holders of debt has a <em>tax shield</em> (tax deductible) that is provided by the Section 11j of the Income tax Act.
The other sources of finance give a return in form of <em>dividends</em>. Dividends are are not tax deductible hence they attract a huge cost.
The three areas are; "the economy, the environment, and society".
Sustainability organizations are composed of groups of individuals that plan to propel sustainability or potentially those activities of sorting out something economically. Dissimilar to numerous business associations, sustainability associations are not restricted to actualizing sustainability methodologies which furnish them with financial and social advantages accomplished through ecological duty. For these associations or organizations, sustainability can likewise be an end in itself without additional explanations.
Customer satisfaction is a measure that shows how happy the customers are with the products and services of the company. In this scenario, the work team improved the customer satisfaction because when the employees were trained, they were able to offer a better service which increased customer satisfaction and this was reflected in the service ratings and the rise in sales.