Levin and Co

question 64

Multiple Choice

Levin and Co. is a group of oil refineries that has been in the news recently. The company had to stop production for over two weeks because their key supplier refused to sell them crude oil at the old prices. Even after rounds of negotiations, the supplier refused to give in to the demands of Levin and Co., and finally, the company had to acquire the raw material from the same supplier because alternative suppliers, though abundant, could not provide the quantities the company demanded at such short notice. This shows the role of ________ in increasing the power one enjoys.

• A) alternatives
• B) dependence
• C) abundance
• D) substitutability
• E) exchange

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

A person or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, offering services under terms specified in a contract.

Per-Project Basis

A form of employment or contract work where tasks are completed and paid for individually, rather than ongoing employment.

Chef

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel, responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management.

Contractual Capacity

Contractual capacity is the legal ability of a person or entity to enter into a contract, with sufficient understanding and agreement to the terms.