A Supplier's Bargaining Position Is Especially Strong When

question 22

Multiple Choice

A supplier's bargaining position is especially strong when:

• A) the input supplied has multiple sources and channels of distribution.
• B) the input supplied has inexpensive and easily available substitutes.
• C) the input supplied is a fundamental component of the organization's product.
• D) the input supplied is found freely and can be accessed by people with little effort.
• E) the input supplied is not protected by any patent.

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Definitions:

Valeric Acid

A saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2, present in valerian root and used in flavoring.

Structural Formula

A representation of the molecular structure of a chemical compound, showing how atoms are arranged within the molecule.

Alcohol Metabolism

The process by which the body breaks down alcohols, primarily ethanol, into acetaldehyde and then acetic acid.

Carboxylic Acids

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group, which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.