easy · GMAT Verbal
Passage: The consumer electronics industry is characterized by rapid product cycles and fierce competition. Companies often engage in 'planned obsolescence' by designing products with limited lifespans to encourage repeat purchases. While critics argue this practice is environmentally destructive, firms claim it allows for faster integration of new technological innovations. Therefore, the ethics of planned obsolescence remain a point of significant contention between environmentalists and industry leaders.
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
- A description of a controversial industry practice and the competing views surrounding it.
- A chronological account of one specific company's product development history.
- A step-by-step legislative proposal for regulating product lifespans in the electronics industry.
- An argument that environmental regulations are the single primary cause of technological innovation.
- A technical explanation of why most consumer electronics fail after only two years of use.
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