The power that the dependent party has over the dominant party in order to maintain the exchange relationship is known as:

A) countervailing power.
B) substitutability.
C) reverse dependence.
D) visibility.
E) legitimate power.

Countervailing Power

A concept where power in a market or industry is distributed in such a way that no single entity can dominate decisions or outcomes, effectively balancing the power dynamics.

Dominant Party

A political term that describes a party which holds a majority of legislative seats or otherwise exercises a disproportionate amount of power within a political system.

Exchange Relationship

A relationship between individuals or entities based on reciprocal exchanges of benefits or resources, often analyzed within the context of organizational behavior.