Distribution (Edexcel A-Level Business): Quizzes
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Which distribution channel involves Manufacturer → Wholesalers → Retailers → Consumers?
Which distribution channel involves Manufacturer → Wholesalers → Retailers → Consumers?
Two-tier channel
Which direct selling method involves organising social events where attendees can purchase products?
Which direct selling method involves organising social events where attendees can purchase products?
Shopping parties
What percentage of all direct mail sent is accounted for by financial services companies?
What percentage of all direct mail sent is accounted for by financial services companies?
25%
What is the term for retailers dividing large quantities into smaller consumer-friendly amounts?
What is the term for retailers dividing large quantities into smaller consumer-friendly amounts?
Breaking-bulk
What key advantage do wholesalers offer retailers by stocking goods from numerous manufacturers?
What key advantage do wholesalers offer retailers by stocking goods from numerous manufacturers?
Product variety
What is the typical commission range for export agents?
What is the typical commission range for export agents?
2.5% to 15%
Why are services like banking and hairdressing typically sold using direct distribution?
Why are services like banking and hairdressing typically sold using direct distribution?
They cannot be stored as inventory
What does B2C e-commerce stand for?
What does B2C e-commerce stand for?
Business-to-Consumer
By what percentage did UK online retail spending increase from 2011 to 2014?
By what percentage did UK online retail spending increase from 2011 to 2014?
57%
Which example illustrates the shift from product to service distribution?
Which example illustrates the shift from product to service distribution?
Streaming music instead of buying CDs