Question 1: “The role of the financial system in a market economy is to effectively and efficiently move funds from surplus budget units to deficit budget units.” “However‚ in the absence of well functioning financial intermediaries this transfer of funds may be severely retarded.” Discuss. A financial system can be defined The complex of institutions‚ including especially banks and the government and international institutions that regulate them‚ that facilitate payments and link lenders with
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Principles of Marketing CHAPTER 8: MARKETING CHANNELS CHAPTER 8: MARKETING CHANNELS Its Nature & Functions * Marketing channels are conduits used by the firm to distribute its products. * Marketing channels are human creations and they may be designed and structured to serve the needs of the user. * A marketing channel may be defined as a set of interdependent organization and individuals that facilitate the movement and transfer Functions of the Marketing Channels 1
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Question: Should companies involve their marketing channels in the design of the promotional programs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so? When a company is looking at promoting a new or existing product or service‚ the involvement of their marketing channel during the design of the promotional program is key component. According to the text Excellence in Business (Bovée‚ Thill‚ Mescon; p. 417-418)‚ a market channel is the network of firms that work together to get goods
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Channel levels Most businesses use third parties or intermediaries to bring their products to market. They try to forge a "distribution channel" which can be defined as "all the organisations through which a product must pass between its point of production and consumption" Why does a business give the job of selling its products to intermediaries? After all‚ using intermediaries means giving up some control over how products are sold and who they are sold to. The answer lies in efficiency of
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Financial intermediaries‚ particularly banks‚ are the most important source of external funds used to finance businesses (slide 9-chapter 7) Introduction: Financial intermediaries‚ particularly banks are a major source of finance for all businesses‚ providing finance for starting up‚ running the business and for expansion. Banks in Vietnam have the most important role in financing business activities. However‚ it is difficult task for small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam to get access to
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Page 29 – Question 1 a. The Independent Beauty Consultant participate in the eight universal marketing flows by: 1. Independent Beauty Consultant should have the Physical possession to be able to start her business in the right track to be in touch with all the company channels. 2. Independent Beauty Consultant will have the Ownership of all the products that they are using in there business by buying them as a whole sale from the distributor so‚ that all the products are available for
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International Marketing Channels True / False Questions 1. The distribution process includes promotion of goods and services by sellers and resellers. True False 2. The behavior of channel members in the distribution process is the result of the interactions between the cultural environment and the marketing process. True False 3. In an import-oriented distribution structure‚ supply often exceeds demand. True False 4. Traditional channels in developing
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At the present time‚ with the development of economy‚ in order to make large profits‚ a growing number of enterprises pay much more attention on choosing distribution channels. Keegan and Schlegelmich (2001) explained that distribution channel can be considered as the method which is used for enterprises putting products into the market for consumers to use. The traditional distribution channel goes from supplier‚ manufacturer‚ distributor‚ wholesaler and retailer (Frazier‚ 1999). Indirect and direct
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Why is it important to be on time? Why is it important to respect your elders? What are are the dangers of being out late at night past curfew? Being on time shows discipline and it also demonstrates that you are diligent and dependable. Being on time means that you can honor your commitments and be trusted. It’s important to be on time because it shows that you will respect the time of others and yourself. Being late communicates a lot about your character. There’s nothing good that can come from
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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Functionalities of Financial Intermediaries 3 Maturity Transformation 3 Risk Transformation 4 Convenience Denomination 5 Advantages of Financial Intermediaries 6 Reconciling Conflicting Preferences of Lenders and Borrowers 7 Spreading and Reducing Investment Risks 8 Economies of Scale Reduces Costs 8 Economies of Scope Reduces Cost 9 Summary and Conclusion 10 Introduction Financial markets can often be considered as the collection of all potential buyers and sellers
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