Which of These Observations Is TRUE of the Exploration Stage

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these observations is TRUE of the exploration stage of the relationship development process?

• A) Unilateral considerations of potential partners
• B) Buyer and seller independently consider the other as an exchange partner
• C) A fragile relationship
• D) Interaction yields net payoffs in excess of some minimum level
• E) Association moves to enlarging rewards and the scope of exchange

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