Planned obsolescence

What is planned obsolescence?

• A type of company

• A business strategy consisting of limiting the useful life of products

• An inclusive work environment

• A way of interacting with customers

How often does the average American change his/her phone?

• once every 5 years

• every 22 months

• once a year

• once every 10 years

What are the main reasons for buying new products?

• to attract new clients

• products break down

• they become outdated

• people want to fit in

How many types of obsolescence are there? Name them.

• 3 types

• 2 types

• 4 types

• 5 types

How would you define perceived obsolescence?

• It's when you want to buy products in a bulk

• It's when the consumer thinks his phone is outdated so he buys a new one

• It's when companies advertise on social media

• It's when people look for a high-quality product

What happened in 1925 that introduced the concept of PO?

• MacIntosh was launched

• A group of companies founded the Phoebus cartel

• Microsoft was launched

• Alan Turing invented the first computer

What was the first measure of the Phoebus cartel?

• They created the first inclusive work environment

• They made sure they monopolized the market

• They decided to restrict the life of a light bulb to 1000 hours

• They created a law to protect corporate interests

What are the main advantages of companies that practise planned obsolescence?

• They enjoy more equality in the workplace

• They maximize their profits

• They can advertise more easily

• They can control the market

Give examples of how companies make profit with replaceable parts?