Which of the following statements about planned obsolescence is true?
A) Environmentalists support planned obsolescence.
B) A company that is interested in producing a quality product would never engage in planned obsolescence.
C) Style modification creates planned obsolescence.
D) Planned obsolescence is not an ethical issue.
E) All of the above statements about planned obsolescence are true.

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Style modification, such as changing the design of a product to make the previous version appear outdated, is a commonly used tactic in planned obsolescence. The other statements are false. Environmentalists typically oppose planned obsolescence as it creates unnecessary waste, a company can engage in planned obsolescence even if they produce quality products, and planned obsolescence raises ethical concerns about consumer manipulation and environmental impact.

Which of the Following Statements About Planned Obsolescence Is True