In Order for the Strategy of Tying to Work, Hewlett

question 63

Multiple Choice

In order for the strategy of tying to work, Hewlett Packard(HP) must tie its printers to HP ink cartridges, and:

• A)no firm can enter the market for HP ink.(True Answer )Correct
• B)no firm can enter the market for HP printers.
• C)HP must sell its printers at relatively high price.
• D)HP must always sells its printers and ink cartridges in a package.

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