The Strength of Competitive Pressures That Suppliers Can Exert on Industry

Multiple Choice

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

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