A team of engineers has decided to design a new shoe for people suffering
from a painful foot condition. Each of the following tasks is necessary for the
engineers to undertake during the beginning phase of the project except
which?
A. Estimate the price potential consumers would be willing to pay for
this product.
B. Do research on orthopedic shoes that have already been designed
for this condition.
O
C. Look into the available materials and weigh the advantages and
disadvantages of each.
O
D. Have subjects wear the shoes in an experimental trial to see if
symptoms improve.
Why would they estimate the price if they are still in the beginning phases of making the shoe? The shoes are still in the making. You begin to estimate the price towards the end, so the answer should be A.
