The Owner of Fiama Electric Overheard the Manager of a Competing

question 267

Multiple Choice

The owner of Fiama Electric overheard the manager of a competing firm discussing his new exclusive distribution strategy. You explain to him that this strategy entails

• A) distributing the product through as many warehouses and retailers as possible, thereby excluding no one.
• B) distributing through the use of a limited number of outlets for a product.
• C) only one trucking firm being given the exclusive transportation contract to deliver the products.
• D) a firm selecting only those wholesalers and retailers who will give exclusive attention to their product.
• E) the manufacturer granting the right to distribute and sell the product to only one wholesaler or retailer in an area.

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