A Unique Broker That Acts in Many Ways Like a Manufacturer's

question 24

Multiple Choice

A unique broker that acts in many ways like a manufacturer's agent is a food broker, representing buyers and sellers in the grocery industry. Food brokers differ from conventional brokers because they act on behalf of producers on a permanent basis and

• A) receive a commission for their services.
• B) are paid a flat fee for each time the shelves are stocked.
• C) are paid by both the buyer and seller separately depending upon the size of the order.
• D) are paid a commission by the buyer and a bonus by the seller.
• E) are paid a flat fee by both the buyer and seller, but receive a bonus based upon the percentage of increased sales by quarter.

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Definitions:

Callus

Undifferentiated tissue formed on an explant (excised tissue or organ) in plant tissue culture.

Trichomes

Small hair-like outgrowths on plants that serve various functions including protection against herbivores and minimizing water loss.

Parenchyma

A type of plant tissue composed of living cells that are often spacious and used for functions such as photosynthesis, storage, and tissue repair.

Ground Tissue

A type of plant tissue that fills the interior of a plant, consisting of parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma cells, and is responsible for photosynthesis, storage, and support.