In Recent Years Personal Computer Manufacturers Have Sold Directly to Consumers

Multiple Choice

In recent years personal computer manufacturers have sold directly to consumers and phased out PC dealerships. Apparently, a recent move to properly handle the noxious materials that are found in obsolete PCs has caused PC manufacturers to reinstate the PC dealerships. These reinstated dealerships would take responsibility for seeing that used PCs were properly disposed of. This addition of dealerships indicates a:

A) microenvironmental influence on the PC industry
B) technological transition in the social responsibility perspective
C) macroenvironmental influence on all PC competition
D) social and cultural influence on manufacturing trends
E) deep commitment to social responsibility