A Retailer That Takes a Loss on Perishable Items That

question 125

Multiple Choice

A retailer that takes a loss on perishable items that do not sell before their expiration date is an example of the ________ function provided by channel intermediaries.

• A) diverting
• B) marketing
• C) breaking bulk
• D) facilitating
• E) risk-taking

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Definitions:

Neo-Freudian

Pertaining to theorists who were influenced by and extended Freud's work, typically placing more emphasis on social and cultural factors than on innate biological drives.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Painful Realities

Harsh truths or facts that are difficult to accept or cause emotional distress.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality.