To Reduce Conflicts in Channels, a Firm Should

question 154

Multiple Choice

To reduce conflicts in channels, a firm should:

• A) Offer different products through each channel.
• B) Provide some compensation to members of the older channel.
• C) Treat channel partners fairly even when one partner is more powerful.
• D) Focus on segments not currently served by existing channels.
• E) All of these alternatives are correct.

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