Figure 15-2 -Intermediaries Perform Three Basic Functions.In Figure 15-2 Above,B Represents A(n)

question 155

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-2

-Intermediaries perform three basic functions.In Figure 15-2 above,B represents a(n)

• A)middleman function.
• B)logistical function.
• C)facilitating function.
• D)operational function.
• E)transactional function.

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