The Visibility of Internet Applications on the Web Makes Proprietary

question 56

Multiple Choice

The visibility of Internet applications on the Web makes proprietary systems more difficult to keep secret. This is an example of which of Porter's five forces?

• A) threat of entry of new competitors
• B) bargaining power of suppliers
• C) bargaining power of customers
• D) threat of substitute products
• E) rivalry among existing firms in an industry

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Definitions:

Coffee Aroma

The scent produced by coffee, often described as rich, warm, and inviting; this aroma is credited with providing psychological comfort and increasing alertness.

Sensory Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that detect and respond to specific stimuli from the external or internal environment, converting them into electrical impulses.

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, especially in sensory systems where physical stimuli are converted into nerve signals.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity that can be detected by a sensory system at least 50% of the time.