Identify and Briefly Explain Any Three Factors That Lead to Weak

question 23

Essay

Identify and briefly explain any three factors that lead to weak bargaining power on the part of suppliers.

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Definitions:

Closely Held

A business that is privately owned, typically with a small number of shareholders, and not publicly traded on stock markets.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public company, making them partial owners of that company.

IPO

Initial public offering. Stock in a new company offered to the public for the first time. Such stock tends to make a volatile, high-risk investment.

Mutual Funds

Investment programs funded by shareholders that trade in diversified holdings and are managed by professional investment managers.