Factors Which Determine Suppliers' Ability to Gain Leverage Over Industry

question 50

Multiple Choice

Factors which determine suppliers' ability to gain leverage over industry firms include all of the following except:

• A)large numbers and relatively few in number.
• B)suppliers' products or services are important to user firms.
• C)suppliers' products or services are highly differentiated.
• D)alternative products do not threaten suppliers' business.
• E)buyers preferences are highly differentiated.

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Definitions:

Performance Effectiveness

The measure of how well an individual, group, or organization meets its objectives or goals.

Output Measure

Metrics or indicators used to assess the quantity or quality of products or services produced by an individual, team, or organization.

Departments

Distinct units within an organization, each focused on a specific area of function, like marketing or finance.