Ryan is debating how to allocate the imc budget for his new ski equipment store. he knows having knowledgeable salespeople in his store can simplify buyers' purchase decisions. he should also consider that, compared to other imc alternatives, personal selling is
a) ineffective.
b) overrated.
c) easy.
d) simple.
e) expensive.

The stock of grommet corporation, a u.s. company, is publicly traded, with no single shareholder owning more than 5 percent of its outstanding stock. grommet owns 95 percent of the outstanding stock of staple inc., also a u.s. company. staple owns 100 percent of the outstanding stock of clip corporation, a canadian company. grommet and clip each own 50 percent of the outstanding stock of fastener inc., a u.s. company. grommet and staple each own 50 percent of the outstanding stock of binder corporation, a u.s. company. which of these corporations form an affiliated group eligible to file a consolidated tax return?