A Unique Broker That Acts in Many Ways Like a Manufacturer's

question 24

Multiple Choice

A unique broker that acts in many ways like a manufacturer's agent is a food broker, representing buyers and sellers in the grocery industry. Food brokers differ from conventional brokers because they act on behalf of producers on a permanent basis and

• A) receive a commission for their services.
• B) are paid a flat fee for each time the shelves are stocked.
• C) are paid by both the buyer and seller separately depending upon the size of the order.
• D) are paid a commission by the buyer and a bonus by the seller.
• E) are paid a flat fee by both the buyer and seller, but receive a bonus based upon the percentage of increased sales by quarter.

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Definitions:

Risk

The exposure to potential financial loss or uncertainty in the outcome of an investment.

Planning

Planning in a financial context involves the process of setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to achieve financial objectives efficiently.

Percentage of Sales Methods

A financial forecasting model that bases future year's projections for various financial items as a fixed percentage of the annual sales figure.

Projected Income Statement

A financial statement that estimates a company's revenue, expenses, and net income for a future period.