John Has Just Joined a Company as the Merchandise Buyer

John has just joined a company as the merchandise buyer for giftware.He has the authority to place orders of up to $100 000 for his new company.He wants to place an order with a new supplier for $250 000.In this case, John __________ part of the market for the giftware because __________.

A) is; he has very little buying power
B) is; has the need for the giftware
C) is not; he is willing to spend the company's money
D) is; he has the desire for the giftware
E) is not; he does not have the authority to purchase