Question

Jipmor, an interior décor store in the city of Jeswayde, manufactures designer white oak furniture. Jipmor is highly dependent on Casode, which is the only store in Jeswayde that sells white oak wood, for the timely delivery of good-quality wood. In the context of the specific environment, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?
A) Path dependence
B) Supplier dependence
C) Buyer dependence
D) Internal dependence

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Buyer dependence

Explanation:

A specific environment refers to the part of the overall company status that connects directly to an organization attaining its goals.

The best illustration is  Buyer dependence (when buyer depends on the supplier for raw material) as here Jipmor who is the buyer of good-quality wood from Casode, (which is the only store in that location for the timely delivery of good-quality wood) is highly dependent on Casode which shows the buyer dependency on supplier.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Supplier dependence

Explanation:

Supplier dependence is the component defined by the degree of dependence on the supplier by the retailer or manfacturer for raw material due to lack of product availibility or lack of supplier in the region. It can create scarce to the buyer at times, also monopoly which is dangerous for buyer as there is high price volatility in the market.

In the given case, An interior decor store manufacture designer white oak furniture, which is highly dependent on the supplier, who is only supplier of Oak wood. Therefore, Supplier dependence concept best illustrate the scenario.