What does "balked" mean?

To laugh at or dismiss something

Which of these is an example of a threshold model?

Packing up your bag after seeing the other kids get ready to leave

What does the phrase an "Achilles' Heel" usually represent?

An unforeseen but hugely important weakness

What does the word "facile" mean?

Appearing true but not telling the whole story

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Convenience vs. Efficiency: Blockbuster's Collapose

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1
What does "balked" mean?
To believe in someone
To laugh at or dismiss something
To disagree with or take issue with
To take in and understand
2
Which of these is an example of a threshold model?
Waiting until after the end credits of a movie
Packing up your bag after seeing the other kids get ready to leave
Cheating off of a classmate on an important test
Asking for help with difficult math problems
3
What does the word "fledgling" mean?
Helpful but also concerned
Seeking out the good in life
Weak because it is new
Strong because it is old
4
What does the word "compelling" mean?
Attractive or persuasive
Positive and good
Repulsive or disgusting
Interesting or new
5
What does it mean to "eschew" something?
To pretend or imagine
To fight or attack
To ignore or get rid of
To enjoy or partner with
6
Blockbuster made money in a way that hurt its customers. What was it?
Charging Netflix to use its brand
Charging late fees
Charging more for newer movies
Charging too much to have actual stores
7
Blockbuster's efficiency is what caused it to collapse. This is an example of...
Irony
Thesis
Exaggeration
Metaphor
8
What does the phrase an "Achilles' Heel" usually represent?
An unforeseen but hugely important weakness
A potential for great things
An important part of an organization
A short but critical lesson to be learned
9
Which of these is NOT a reason why Netflix started to grow?
Convenience
Word of mouth marketing
Lack of late fees
Speed
10
What does the word "facile" mean?
Appearing true but not telling the whole story
Old or not up to date
Blatantly dishonest and manipulative
Easy to explain
11
"Operational Acumen" is a good thing to have as a business leader
False
True

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