Consider the information given on two products and their activity usage: Laser Printer Inkjet Printer Units produced 1,000 4,000 Setup hours 800 400 Inspection hours 500 500 Machine hours 200 1,000 The consumption ratios for the inspection activity for each product are: a.0.167; 0.833. b.0.333; 0.667. c.0.500; 0.500. d.0.667; 0.333. e. None of these.

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 lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation