Which of the Following Is a Difference Between the Straight-Line

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between the straight-line routing pattern and the cloverleaf routing pattern?

• A) With a straight-line pattern, salespeople move in a straight line until they change their direction, whereas the cloverleaf routing pattern moves across different parts of the territory in a series of circular loops.
• B) With a straight-line pattern, salespeople proceed in a single direction, whereas the cloverleaf routing pattern changes its direction after every account.
• C) A straight-line pattern is best applied when a territory is large, whereas the cloverleaf routing pattern is best applied when a territory is small.
• D) A straight-line pattern is best used in urban areas, whereas the cloverleaf routing pattern is best used in rural areas.
• E) A straight-line pattern is best used when accounts are equidistant to each other, whereas the cloverleaf routing pattern is best used when accounts are concentrated to one point of the territory.

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