The Example of Microsoft and Its 1988 Operating Systems Shows

question 13

Multiple Choice

The example of Microsoft and its 1988 operating systems shows that:

• A)The industry was facing uncertainty with regard to standards
• B)Microsoft was still the dominant player
• C)Alliances emerged to support different standards
• D)The industry was evolving accordingly to its lifecycle model

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or the volume of services rendered, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of products or services a company generates, including expenses like lease payments, wages, and premiums.

Break-even Point

The volume of production or sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Variable Cost

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.