Rob Stevens Is the Head of a Company That Produces

question 266

Multiple Choice

Rob Stevens is the head of a company that produces computer software for production scheduling. The firm is small and presently does not generate enough volume to justify hiring a sales force. The firm is probably using ____ to maintain contact with the firms using its products.

• A) wholesalers
• B) brokers
• C) agents
• D) merchants
• E) retailers

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