In the Context of Porter's Five Forces, What Impact Will

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the context of Porter's five forces, what impact will patents have on a business?

• A)Patents will increase market competition.
• B)Patents will increase the number of substitutes for a given product.
• C)Patents will reduce the threat of new entrants in an industry.
• D)Patents will reduce the bargaining power of suppliers.

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