Select the Greatest Advantage of Horizontal Channel Integration

question 187

Multiple Choice

Select the greatest advantage of horizontal channel integration.

• A) The flexibility of the channel is decreased.
• B) The markets are more heterogeneous.
• C) The expanded number of units is coordinated.
• D) Efficiencies in advertising, marketing research, and purchasing are increased.
• E) Planning and research are increased to cope with increased competition.

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