Business GCSE
Obsolescence
What Obsolescence means in Business GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Obsolescence
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Products and services become obsolete when they are no longer needed or replaced by superior alternatives, such as traditional film cameras with the rise of digital photography.
Topics that use Obsolescence
- The dynamic nature of business (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Consumer trends
- Dynamic business environment
- Technological advancement
- Adapting an existing idea
- Original ideas
Using Obsolescence in the exam
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