Progressive Auto reduces its costs primarily through a shortened response time, which decreases the likelihood of legal involvement

Which of the following factors helps a firm shorten channel length?

A. The entry of large discount superstores B. A firm's insistence on dealing with wholesalers instead of manufacturers C. Fragmentation of a retail system D. A small sales force E. Smaller sales orders generated from sales calls

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Canada has a reputation of being soft on white collar crime B) Most victims of fraud receive full compensation from the government C) Most people convicted of fraud receive lengthy jail terms D) Most people convicted of white collar crimes are out on parole quite soon and do not serve the full jail time they were sentenced to E) Both A and D