Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Direct

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a direct channel?

• A)Family Dollar Store sells modelling clay to school-aged children.
• B)A wholesaler sells candy to convenience stores that then sell the candy to store patrons.
• C)A farmer sells corn to the Hughes household who will eat it for supper.
• D)A farmer in Colombia sells flowers to an international broker who makes sure the flowers reach consumers in Australia and New Zealand.
• E)J&L Manufacturing Company sells flat-pack desks to The Design Centre,and The Design Centre then sells it to consumers.

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Definitions:

Product Consistency

The assurance that a product or service will be delivered in the same quality and standard across different units, times, or locations.

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Hierarchy

An arrangement or institution where individuals or entities are positioned hierarchically, based on their status or power.

Low-Cost Strategy

A competitive strategy focusing on producing goods or services at the lowest possible cost to attract price-sensitive customers.