________ agreements reduce a manufacturer's sales costs and provide dealers with a secure source of supply.

A) Joint venture
B) Exclusive dealing
C) Reciprocal dealing
D) Formal written

Exclusive Dealing

A contractual arrangement where one party agrees to buy goods from another party on the condition that no goods will be purchased from competitors.

Manufacturer's Sales

Transactions involving the sale of goods directly from the manufacturer to buyers, bypassing intermediary retailers or wholesalers.

Secure Source

A reliable and protected origin from which information, materials, or goods are obtained.