In Which One of the Following Instances Is Suppliers' Bargaining

question 79

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following instances is suppliers' 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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