A disadvantage of a short$-$term contract as an alternative on the make$-$or$-$buy continuum is that Blank$\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Multiple choice question.

the supplying firm has a longer planning period in comparison to individual market transactions

the buying firm can get a lower price for the work because of the competitive bidding process

the supplying firm has a shorter planning period than it has for individual transactions

the supplying firm has little reason to perform transaction$-$specific investments