Which of the Following Best Defines Resource Dependence Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines resource dependence theory?

• A) A small supplier should count on price competition for locking in accounts.
• B) A small supplier should lock in a single large company for the bulk of its sales.
• C) Organizations will do whatever is needed to avoid dependence on the environment and increase their autonomy.
• D) Organizations will set up dependencies when they become more self-reliant.

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