The strength of competitive pressures that suppliers can exert on industry members is MAINLY a function of

A. whether technological change in the businesses of suppliers is rapid or slow.
B. whether needed inputs are in short supply and whether suppliers provide differentiated input that enhances performance of the product.
C. whether suppliers self-manufacture what they supply or source their items from other manufacturers.
D. whether the industry's position in the growth cycle is favorable.
E. whether the needs and expectations of supplier-seller relationships are changing slowly or rapidly.


Answer: B

Business

You might also like to view...

The value network for the personal computer industry is not different from the value network for mainframe computers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Business

The preapproach step in the customer relationship selling process involves:

A. setting goals and developing plans. B. relating product benefits to needs using demonstrations. C. locating and qualifying a prospect. D. asking a prospect's opinions during a presentation. E. meeting a prospect and beginning a customized sales presentation.

Business

We do not know whom will be the guide on the european tour

What will be an ideal response?

Business

Teams ________

A) are rarely effective in accomplishing a goal B) must involve at least three people C) benefit the group as a whole but not the individual members D) are not as important today as they were 20 years ago E) collaborate in their efforts to achieve a specific common goal

Business