When Multilevel Direct Selling Becomes a Pyramid Scheme

question 6

Multiple Choice

When multilevel direct selling becomes a pyramid scheme:

• A) typical annual sales of products often double
• B) the salespeople are no longer independent agents
• C) little merchandise is sold to end users
• D) the selling format is usually franchised
• E) the use of the party plan becomes more commonplace

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Definitions:

Auxin

A class of plant hormones that regulate aspects of growth and development, such as cell elongation.

Long-Day Plant

Plant that flowers when day length is longer than a critical length; e.g., wheat, barley, clover, and spinach.

Phytochrome

A plant pigment involved in regulating various processes like germination and flowering in response to light conditions.

Pollinate

The transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of the same or another flower, leading to fertilization and the production of seeds.