Democracy is one of the consequences of economic growth and progress

Which of the following best represents the chief advantage of pursuing a strategy of multiple segment specialization?

A) It makes the company almost bulletproof to competitors' actions. B) It diversifies the firm's risk. C) It creates synergy between markets. D) It is a low-cost strategy. E) It treats all buyers the same and, therefore, lowers promotion costs.

Which of the following is a manufacturer-owned intermediary that permanently displays a firm's products for customers to view?

A) sales offices B) selling agent C) manufacturers' showrooms D) manufacturers' offices E) merchandise brokerages