Assume that Bosch is a company that manufactures printers for home computers.The printers are designed such that they do not work as effectively after a certain number of prints have been taken.Bosch also offers a warranty on the printer equal to the average time it takes to print that many pages.This is an example of _____.
A)iterated dominance
B)planned obsolescence
C)a commitment strategy
D)a natural monopoly

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This is an example of planned obsolescence, where a company intentionally designs a product to become obsolete or no longer useful after a certain period of use or number of cycles. In this case, the printers are designed to become less effective after a certain number of prints, prompting customers to purchase a new printer. The warranty offered by Bosch is also aligned with this strategy, as it only covers the printer for the average time it takes to reach this limit.

Assume That Bosch Is a Company That Manufactures Printers for Home