The Textbook Concludes That __________ Will Definitely Be Far More

question 29

Multiple Choice

The textbook concludes that __________ will definitely be far more common than __________ as a result of the Internet-based electronic marketing channels.

• A) reintermediation; disintermediation
• B) disintermediation; reintermediation
• C) shorter channels; larger channels
• D) longer channels; shorter channels
• E) it is too soon to reach a conclusion.

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Definitions:

Average Sale Period

The average time it takes for a company to complete a sale, from initiating contact with a client to closing the deal.

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct financial responsibilities stemming from the fabrication of goods a company sells, incorporating materials and labor.

Inventory

Items held by a company awaiting sale or use in production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Times Interest Earned

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to its annual interest expense.