In the context of the specific environment of an organization, which of the following is a difference between supplier dependence and buyer dependence?
a. Supplier dependence relates to the difficulty of finding consumers for a particular product, whereas buyer dependence relates to the difficulty of finding dealers of a particular product.
b. Supplier dependence is the degree to which a company relies on a dealer for the dealer's product, whereas buyer dependence is the degree to which a supplier relies on a consumer.
c. Supplier dependence takes into account the importance of a consumer to a supplier's sales, whereas buyer dependence takes into account the importance of a manufacturer's products to a company.
d. A high degree of buyer dependence can lead to opportunistic behavior, whereas a high degree of supplier dependence does not lead to opportunistic behavior.
Answer: b. Supplier dependence is the degree to which a company relies on a dealer for the dealer's product, whereas buyer dependence is the degree to which a supplier relies on a consumer.
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