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Xbox Project Natal – Competition revision

Jim Riley

3rd June 2009

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The 2009 OCR case study is likely to have a number of questions on competition. I noticed Microsoft’s new fully hands free control system in the news and thought it was a fantastic example of using innovation to compete. Press read more for two BBC videos of the new system and GCSE style questions on competition for revision.

Innovation is one way in which companies compete. Explain using examples three other ways that firm’s compete. (6 marks)

To what extent do computer console manufacturers operate in a competitive market? (4 marks)

Do consumers benefit from competitive markets? Give reasons for your answer. (8)

Here is the second video

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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