Environmental characteristics/factors influencing distribution decisions are

(A) Government policy

(B) State of economy

(C) Social activistism

(D) Technological and infrastructure developments

(E) Statutory provisions

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is (A), (B), (D), (E) only

Key Points

Distribution Channel:

• Distribution channel is the path a good or service takes from the point of production or manufacture to the final consumer or buyer.
• A producer, a wholesaler, a retailer, and the final customer make up the majority of distribution routes.
• A distribution channel can also show how money moves back and forth from the producer or initial point of sale to the consumers.

Important Points Environmental factors influencing distribution decisions are:

• Factors related to market such as customer, competition
• Product factor such as nature of the product, technical factor
• Government Policy
•  State of the Economy
• Technological and Infrastructural Development