A focal firm's overreliance on suppliers can potentially lead to ________.
A) reduced control over important value-chain tasks
B) added competitive advantage for the focal firm
C) an excessive burden on home-country suppliers
D) consolidation of the focal firm's network of intermediaries

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Overreliance on suppliers can lead to reduced control over important value-chain tasks, as the focal firm becomes dependent on external entities for critical operations.

A Focal Firm's Overreliance on Suppliers Can Potentially Lead to ________