| Source | Level |
Power | The source of power for a supplier is the level of flexibility and commitment. | Suppliers have limited power since most decisions are cascaded downwards by the company. |
Prestige and esteem | The source of prestige and esteem of a supplier is also the level of flexibility and commitment. | The degree of prestige and esteem will depend on level of flexibility and commitment. Low flexibility and commitment means low prestige and esteem and the reverse is true. |
Legitimacy | Contractual agreement. | The level of legitimacy also depends on the services or products the supplier offers. If they are critical to the organization the higher the legitimacy. |
Social responsibility network | Source and production of goods and services required by MaxTech. | Depends on whether the sources meet acceptable social standards. |
Time sensitivity | The urgency with which the good or service is required. | Time sensitivity is high if the urgency is almost immediate and low if urgency is required. |