Which of the Following Factors Is NOT a Relevant Consideration

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is NOT a relevant consideration in judging whether buyer bargaining power is relatively strong or relatively weak?

• A) Whether certain customers offer sellers important market exposure or prestige
• B) Whether customers are relatively well-informed about sellers' products, prices, and costs
• C) Whether buyer needs and expectations are changing rapidly or slowly
• D) Whether sellers' products are highly differentiated, making it troublesome or costly for buyers to switch to competing brands or to substitute products
• E) Whether buyers pose a major threat to integrate backward into the product market of sellers

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