The Bargaining Power of Suppliers Is Great When _____

The bargaining power of suppliers is great when _____.

A) barriers to entry into the suppliers industry are low
B) the costs of switching from one supplier to another are low
C) the buying firms are important customers of the suppliers
D) one or more suppliers pose a credible threat of moving into the business of the buyer
E) the supplier industry is composed of a large number of relatively small suppliers