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Which of the following statements is true of the influence of customer characteristics on a company's channel strategy?

A) The need for multiple channel intermediaries decreases as the number of customers increases. B) The need for multiple channel intermediaries is high during the early stages of market development. C) The need for multiple channel intermediaries increases toward the last stages of market development. D) The technique of direct selling is one of the most cost-effective means of serving large-volume retailers.

Refer to Additional Case 5.3. To meet your second criterion, your best selection tool would be:

A) structured interviews. B) psychological testing. C) reference checking. D) an assessment center.