WAEC Commerce 1996 Question 52

Question 52

Wholesale Trade

Which of the following may not be considered when choosing an appropriate channel of distribution for a new product?

  1. A.Nature of the product
  2. B.Identification of potential consumers
  3. C.Operating costs
  4. D.Existing local channel of distribution
  5. E.Provision of credit facilities to customers
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Answer: E (Provision of credit facilities to customers)

Explanation

The product, customers, costs and existing channels decide the channel; credit to customers does not.