Patrick was frustrated with trying to get the trith p$-$participation$-$ngic. He knew the traditional $4$ Ps were all without nailing down the Participation aspect. Was this a good decision?

Yes. The $4$ Ps have worked well for decades, and the fifth is still largely unproven.

No$.$ Participation is the most important of the $5$ Ps in today's marketing environment.

Yes. Starting without Participation settled doesn't mean it can't be done tater, Speed to$-$market is import

No$.$ All S Ps are interrelated, and problems with one indicate potential problems with the others.