Joe and Mark would like to start a new business selling a product new to the U. S., the Peraves Monotracer. This is a motorcycle-type vehicle that is encased in a sort of shell, so that the rider can ride this product in any kind of weather. Joe and Mark have done a considerable amount of research on this product, and think it would be successful in the U. S. However, they are still concerned about the risk of a new venture and both would like to avoid losing any personal assets. They should organize their firm as a .

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.