Why Has the Use of Multiple Channels Become Increasingly Common

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why has the use of multiple channels become increasingly common?

• A) Technological advances make it possible to manage complex channel structures.
• B) Downstream channel members are motivated to represent a supplier's products.
• C) More channels decrease market penetration levels and lower entry barriers.
• D) Interconnected markets make it more difficult to serve customers efficiently.
• E) Decreased competition has driven suppliers to shrink their channels.

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Definitions:

Alkoxymercuration

A chemical reaction that introduces an alkoxy group into an alkene to form an ether, typically involving mercury (II) acetate.

Demercuration

A chemical reaction process that removes mercury from an organomercury compound, often used in the context of reductive reactions and organic synthesis cleanup.

Synthesize

The act of chemically uniting simple elements to produce a substance that is more complex.

Ether

A class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, typically used as solvents or in the synthesis of other chemicals.