The Glad Products Company produces and markets several consumer products including Press 'n Seal plastic wrap that creates a Tupperware-like seal. Sales for the product had stopped growing and profit leveled off, so the company set up a website to collect customer suggestions for alternative uses. They received such suggestions as protecting computer keyboards from spills and dirt and keeping soccer moms dry when sitting on damp spectator benches as they watched their children play. This tactic describes a product in what stage of its lifecycle? a. Decline
b. Maturity
c. Introduction
d. Growth

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.