A Medium-Sized Industrial Firm Plans to Significantly Expand Their Operations

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Essay

A medium-sized industrial firm plans to significantly expand their operations next year, and they are considering a change in channel structure. Discuss five (5) questions you would ask them to help you determine whether they should use their own sales force, reps, or industrial distributors.

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Definitions:

State Debts

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Speculators

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Face Value

The nominal value or stated value of a financial instrument or currency, as printed or inscribed on it.

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