A Large Majority of the Personal Computers (PCs)in Australia Use

question 67

Multiple Choice

A large majority of the personal computers (PCs) in Australia use an operating system purchased from Microsoft.Microsoft's relationship with PC manufacturers is an example of which of Porter's competitive forces?

• A)the threat from new entrants
• B)the bargaining power of suppliers
• C)the bargaining power of buyers
• D)competition from substitute goods or services

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Definitions:

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, or public service from the public sector to the private sector.

Organizational Learning

The process through which an organization improves and innovates by acquiring, sharing, and utilizing knowledge.

Cognitive Process

The mental actions or processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Social Processes

The patterns of interaction and social mechanisms that guide individual and group behavior.