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O-LevelCommerceGlobal trade7100/11 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q111 Mark

A business that usually sells only in the home market receives an unexpected order from abroad. What would be the most appropriate way for the business to ensure the importer receives the order in good condition and on time?

Aappoint a forwarding agent
Bask the importer to make its own transport arrangements
Ccontact an export merchant
Duse its own marketing department

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A: appoint a forwarding agent

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Global trade, O-Level Commerce (syllabus 7100). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Commerce, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 11.

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