A reliable test is one that measures what it is intended to measure

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.

A carrier uses transportation to minimize the total cost (transportation, inventory, information, and facility) while providing an appropriate level of responsiveness to the customer

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.