A Large Majority of the Personal Computers (PCs)in the United

question 249

Multiple Choice

A large majority of the personal computers (PCs) in the United States 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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