Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Direct

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a direct channel?

• A) J&L Manufacturing Company sells drapery hardware to The Home Depot's Design Center, and the Design Center then sells it to consumers.
• B) Family Dollar Store sells modeling clay to school-age children.
• C) A wholesaler sells candy to convenience stores that then sell it to store patrons.
• D) Farmer Mintz sells corn to the Hughes household, who will eat it for supper.
• E) A farmer in Colombia sells flowers to an international broker, who makes sure the flowers reach consumers in the United States.

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Definitions:

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often associated with a specific position or role within a hierarchy.

Corporate Hierarchy

The structured arrangement of job positions within an organization, determining the flow of information, authority, and responsibility.

Powerful Managers

Individuals in leadership positions who possess significant influence or authority over others in an organization.

Vice President

A high-ranking executive position in an organization, typically next in authority to the president or CEO.