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Pop-Mart, a chain of discount stores in the U.S., procures its products from many suppliers. Indigo is one among hundreds of other suppliers who supply poultry products to Pop-Mart and other retailers. The price of the products is often dictated by the demand from consumers. Which of the following is true of this scenario?
Suggested Answer: C
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33 comments · newest first
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Huey
10 months ago
D seems off; suppliers can always find ways to differentiate their products.
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Loreen
11 months ago
Wow, I didn't realize so many suppliers were involved!
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Lajuana
11 months ago
Not sure about that, the poultry market feels more oligopolistic to me.
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Willard
11 months ago
I think Indigo can really stand out with branding!
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Francoise
11 months ago
Pop-Mart definitely faces pure competition with other retailers.
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Cherri
12 months ago
I thought D was interesting, but I’m not sure if suppliers really can’t decommoditize their products. It feels like they might have some options.
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Leontine
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this about branding in competitive markets, so C seems plausible if Indigo can differentiate itself.
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Refugia
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like Indigo's situation aligns more with oligopoly, which makes me lean towards B.
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Verdell
1 year ago
I remember discussing pure competition in class, so I think A might be correct since Pop-Mart has many competitors.
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Allene
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about the difference between oligopoly and monopolistic competition. I'll need to review those concepts before selecting an answer.
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Joseph
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The large number of suppliers and the price being dictated by demand points to a pure competition scenario.
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Christiane
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy. I'll first identify the market structure based on the information provided, then evaluate how that structure impacts the suppliers and retailers.
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Desiree
1 year ago
Hmm, the market structure is the key here. I think I need to carefully consider the characteristics of pure competition, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition to determine the best answer.
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Erin
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details before answering.
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Jani
1 year ago
I remember practicing with alert boxes, and I think if the code is correct, it should show both messages. So, I'm leaning towards option D too.
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Cammy
1 year ago
Looks like the candidates have a good grasp of the concepts here. Time to crack open a cold one and celebrate passing the exam!
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Nohemi
1 year ago
Cheers to passing the exam!
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Golda
1 year ago
E) The large number of suppliers indicates that the poultry industry indicates monopolistic competition.
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Barrie
1 year ago
C) Indigo can carve an identity for itself and move into a monopolistically competitive market by branding its poultry products.
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Nilsa
1 year ago
A) Pop-Mart's competition with other retailers represents pure competition.
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Bobbye
1 year ago
E makes sense too. With all those suppliers, it sounds like a monopolistically competitive market to me.
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Junita
1 year ago
E) The large number of suppliers indicates that the poultry industry indicates monopolistic competition.
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Dana
1 year ago
A) Pop-Mart's competition with other retailers represents pure competition.
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Marsha
1 year ago
Ha! 'Decommoditize' their products? I'd like to see them try. The poultry industry is about as commodity as it gets.
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Karima
2 years ago
I think B is also a viable option. If Indigo is one of the few major suppliers, it could potentially collude with other suppliers to keep prices high.
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Isabelle
2 years ago
The correct answer is C. Indigo can carve an identity for itself and move into a monopolistically competitive market by branding its poultry products. This allows for product differentiation and gives Indigo more control over pricing.
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Stephanie
1 year ago
Definitely, branding can help suppliers stand out in a competitive market.
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Miss
1 year ago
That makes sense, product differentiation can give Indigo more control over pricing.
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Carmela
1 year ago
No, I believe it's C) Indigo can carve an identity for itself and move into a monopolistically competitive market by branding its poultry products.
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Barrie
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Pop-Mart's competition with other retailers represents pure competition.
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Melita
2 years ago
But if Indigo brands its products, it can differentiate itself in the market.
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Nadine
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's B.
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Melita
2 years ago
I think the answer is C.