A middleman who buys from manufacturers and sells to retailers is known as facilitating agent

The length of time spent within each stage of the decision-making process is dependent upon all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. the potential customers' familiarity with the product and/or service B. the various alternatives offered in the marketplace C. whether it is a first-time purchase or a repeat purchase D. the level of financial commitment associated with the transaction E. why potential customers would purchase a particular product and/or service

Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) allows administrative agencies to decide whether there will be public participation in rulemaking proceedings relating to "military or foreign affairs" and "agency management or personne

well as in proceedings relating to "public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts" of an agency. This is known as ________ rulemaking. A) informal B) exempted C) formal D) hybrid