Producers Often Shift Some Functions to Intermediaries

question 116

Multiple Choice

Producers often shift some functions to intermediaries. Which of the following is the most significant benefit of doing this?

• A) It increases customer loyalty.
• B) It provides the producer with greater control over operations.
• C) It reduces the amount of direct customer interaction.
• D) It lowers the producer's costs and prices.
• E) It ensures greater information security.

---

Definitions:

Metabolized

Metabolized refers to the process by which substances are broken down or transformed within an organism, often to produce energy or to prepare for excretion.

Ketonuria

The presence of ketones in the urine, which can be an indicator of high fat breakdown and diabetes, or a result of dietary choices.

Papanicolaou

A test, also known as a Pap smear, used to detect precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix.

Sputum Specimen

A sample of mucus and other materials expelled from the lower respiratory tract (lungs, bronchi, trachea) for laboratory examination.