Next, you talk to Pedro, manager of the plant in Portugal. He objects to the CEO's decision to enforce restrictions on regular celebrations. Birthday parties have been cut from a monthly to quarterly schedule as a way of saving money. Pedro has done his best to enforce this new policy, and has harshly reprimanded anyone who questions it, but he complains that he is caught between two conflicting loyalties. What recommendation will you give to the CEO regarding Pedro's situation?

While cell phones with holographic keyboards are currently in the introduction stage of the industry life cycle, tablet computers are in the growth stage. in the context of this scenario, which of the following statements is true? a. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face greater competition than the tablet industry. b. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will focus more on product innovation, the tablet industry will focus more on process innovation. c. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards can reap the benefits of economies of scale, the tablet industry will experience no such benefits. d. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face price competition, whereas, in the tablet industry, the mode of competition will be non-price.