Considering diversifying its activities

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MJA, Inc. is considering diversifying its activities and moving into the PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) market. Right now it is just an idea, but one which they are seriously considering. A project team has been established to oversee a possible launch of a PDA under the MJA, Inc. brand.

Task: Work through the eight stages of new product development to see how a PDA could be launched within the market.

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