Which Barrier to Entry Was Demonstrated by Microsoft's Development of the First

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which barrier to entry was demonstrated by Microsoft's development of the first widely adopted operating system (MS-DOS) for the IBM-type personal computer that gave it a significant competitive advantage over potential competitors?

• A) government policy
• B) access to distribution channels
• C) cost disadvantages independent of size
• D) capital requirements
• E) economies of scale

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