The ________ group has responsibility for anticipating short- and long-term changes in material and supply markets

Theo is injured at work and files a workers' compensation claim, which is administered by the workers' compensation agency in his state. His employer disputes the extent of Theo's injuries. The case is heard by an administrative law judge (ALJ), who decides the case in the employer's favor. Theo's attorney tells him that his case cannot be appealed to a court because

a. he does not have standing to appeal an administrative decision, only the employer could do that. b. the decision of the ALJ is final in all administrative challenges. c. he has not first appealed the case to the workers' compensation board that heads the state agency. d. there is not an actual controversy that qualifies for judicial proceedings.

Which contractual system is distinguished by the fact that it is normally based on some unique product or service; method of doing business; or trade name, goodwill, or patent that has been developed?

A) voluntary chain B) retailer cooperative C) franchise D) corporate chain E) warehouse club