IELTS reading detail Practice
In the Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) model, what primarily motivates manufacturers to create better products?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. The desire to win environmental awards.
- B. The potential for higher initial sales prices.
- C. Their continued ownership and responsibility for the product's maintenance.
- D. Stronger government regulations on product design.
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Paragraph E explains that in the PaaS model, 'the manufacturer retains ownership of the machine'. As a result, 'it is in their direct financial interest to make it as durable, energy-efficient, and easy to repair as possible.' This continued ownership and responsibility is the key incentive.