Exxon Consulting Works as an Agent on Behalf of Business

question 97

Multiple Choice

Exxon Consulting works as an agent on behalf of business consumers to collect information on various industrial products. When faced with buying decisions, businesses can approach Exxon to obtain detailed information on the various options available to them. The company earns revenue by selling such information to various customers. Exxon Consulting can be called a(n) ________.

• A) infomediary
• B) market maker
• C) customer community
• D) third party arbitrator
• E) informant

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Definitions:

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