As the newly hired hospital marketing director, you have your first meeting with the administrator. "Okay," he says, "we need to advertise our physical rehabilitation program. I’ll give you a couple of days to tell me how much you’d like to spend. Is $5,000 enough? I think we can afford a little more, if you need it. And, based on what I’ve seen in the newspapers, St. Mary’s seems to be spending a little less than that. Give me your thoughts in 2 days." Your 2 days are up.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation