Suppliers Are More Likely to Be Powerful Relative to the Firms

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppliers are more likely to be powerful relative to the firms to which they sell their goods and services if:

• A) differentiation among existing suppliers is high.
• B) access to distribution channels is limited.
• C) existing suppliers lack economies of scale.
• D) the suppliers' industry is highly concentrated.
• E) cost advantages independent of size are negligible.

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