Other Software Companies Could Not Compete with Microsoft Based on the Hesitation

question 70

Multiple Choice

Other software companies could not compete with Microsoft based on the hesitation of consumers to try a new software.Which of Porter's forces does this reflect?

• A)threat of new entrants
• B)bargaining power of buyers
• C)threat of substitutes
• D)bargaining power of suppliers
• E)rivalry among existing firms

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Definitions:

Obsolete Technologies

Technologies that are no longer in use or have been replaced by newer innovations.

Weak Management

Ineffective leadership and decision-making in an organization that can lead to reduced productivity and morale.

Substitute Products

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, offering a choice to consumers and affecting demand and pricing in competitive markets.

Intense Rivalry

A competitive situation where entities aggressively compete for market share, recognition, or success in a given field.