Other Software Companies Would Not Compete with Microsoft Based on the Perceived

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Bottleneck

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Cross-Trained Employees

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