1. Which of the follow would tend to reduce the bargaining power of buyers?

A. Large number of buyers.

B. Products of the industry do not produce clear cost advantages or enhance the quality of life for buyers.

C. Purchase standard, undifferentiated commodity products from suppliers.

D. Willingness and ability of buyers to integrate backward.

E. All of the above.

2. A systematic foundation for industry and competitor analysis is best provided by:

A. The industry-based view.

B. Resource-based view.

C. Historical view.

D. Macro analysis.

E. None of the above.