The Use of Independent Channel Members in a Channel of Distribution

question 22

Multiple Choice

The use of independent channel members in a channel of distribution allows manufacturers to _____.

• A)improve channel communication and control
• B)increase the average order size to retailers
• C)receive payment based on when goods are shipped to retailers,not when goods are sold to final consumers
• D)maximize profitability through vertical integration

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed during infancy.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants repeat actions that produce pleasurable or interesting results, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.

Inborn Reflexes

Reflex actions that are present from birth, not learned, and occur naturally in response to certain stimuli, playing key roles in early development and survival.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions that an infant finds enjoyable and repeats for the sake of experiencing pleasure, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.