In Which One of the Following Instances Is Supplier Bargaining

question 30

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following instances is supplier bargaining power and leverage not weakened?

• A) when industry members pose a credible threat of backward integration into the business of suppliers
• B) when the cost of switching from one supplier to another is low
• C) when the buying firms purchase in large quantities and thus are important customers of the suppliers
• D) when the item being supplied is a commodity
• E) when the items purchased from suppliers are in short supply

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