The Visibility of Internet Applications on the Web Makes Proprietary

question 56

Multiple Choice

The visibility of Internet applications on the Web makes proprietary systems more difficult to keep secret. This is an example of which of Porter's five forces?

• A) threat of entry of new competitors
• B) bargaining power of suppliers
• C) bargaining power of customers
• D) threat of substitute products
• E) rivalry among existing firms in an industry

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Definitions:

Temperament Stability

The consistency of an individual's mood and behavioral traits over time, often regarded as an aspect of personality.

Scaffolding

Scaffolding is an educational approach involving providing learners with temporary supports or guidance until they develop the skills and knowledge to perform tasks independently.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in developmental psychology which suggests that learning occurs in a region between a child's ability to perform a task under adult guidance and their ability to solve it independently.

Temperament

The combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition.