Barter is the direct exchange of goods or services between two parties, without a cash transaction. The problems with barter are twofold. Firstly, if goods are not exchanged simultaneously then one party ends up financing the other for a period and, secondly, firms risk:
A) losing time over negotiating terms.
B) losing the opportunity to form alliances with other firms
C) having to accept goods they cannot use or find difficult to resell.
D) losing control over operational processes

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In a barter system, firms may have to accept goods they cannot use or find difficult to resell, which is a significant risk.

Barter Is the Direct Exchange of Goods or Services Between