Which One of the Following Is Not a Factor That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a factor that affects the strength of supplier bargaining power?

• A) whether needed inputs are in short or ample supply
• B) whether industry members are a strong threat to integrate backward into the business of suppliers
• C) whether industry members are struggling to make good profits because of slow-growing market demand
• D) whether the costs of industry members to switch their purchases to alternative suppliers or substitutes are high or low
• E) whether the item being supplied is a commodity that is readily available from many suppliers

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