Question

Lillypad Toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. Six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. Three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. What should Lilypad's managers prepare for next?a. increased competition from imitatorsb. a prolonged period of uncontested successc. a sharp decline in demand for the productd. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A; INCREASED COMPETITION FROM IMITATORS.

Explanation:

Innovation occurs only when something is entirely new, having never been done before. Innovation also exist when something which may have been done elsewhere is done for the first time in a given industry.

On the other hand, when other competitors in the same industry subsequently copy the innovator, even though it is something new for them, then it is imitation.

When a company comes out with a new product, its competitors typically go on the defensive, doing whatever they can to reduce the odds that the offering will eat into their sales. Responses might include: cranking up marketing efforts, offering discounts to channel partners and even lobbying for regulations that would hinder the rival's expansion.

Therefore, Lilypad's managers should prepare for INCREASED COMPETITION FROM IMITATORS next.