Growth in the Direct-Selling Industry Is the Result of Two

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Multiple Choice

Growth in the direct-selling industry is the result of two trends: (1) there is a growing number of companies that are using direct selling to reach consumers who prefer one-on-one customer service and a social shopping experience rather than online shipping or big discount stores and (2)

• A)many direct selling retailers are expanding into markets outside of the United States.
• B)increased gas prices and traffic congestion are causing people to want stores to deliver products to them.
• C)the pendulum is beginning to swing back to more mothers (and fathers)staying home during the day with children,making direct selling more convenient.
• D)the purchase or lease of real estate to build an actual "brick" retail store is becoming prohibitive.
• E)graduating business students are finding it more difficult to find a traditional sales position and like the idea of being their own bosses.

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External Respiration

The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the atmosphere and the blood through the lung alveoli.

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