Creating Product Assortments from Several Sources to Serve Customers Would

question 133

Multiple Choice

Creating product assortments from several sources to serve customers would be an example of a __________ function performed by a channel intermediary.

• A)transactional
• B)facilitating
• C)selling
• D)logistical
• E)risk taking

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, often reflecting the cost of capital or investment risk.

Quick Assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash, usually including cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable.

Temporary Investments

Assets that are not intended to be held for long periods but are bought with the intention of being converted back into cash within a short timeframe.

Accounts Receivable

The amount customers are required to pay a company for goods or services that have been provided but not yet compensated for.