At times, large retailers such as Walmart may be accused of coercion in dealing with intermediaries because of the amount of power and control these large companies have over many of their suppliers. This is most potentially a ____ -related ethical issue.
A) promotion
B) pricing
C) culture
D) product
E) distribution

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The issue described in the question relates to the distribution stage of the marketing channel, where Walmart has the power to exert pressure on suppliers to agree to their terms, which can be seen as a form of coercion. This falls under the category of distribution-related ethical issues.

At Times, Large Retailers Such as Walmart May Be Accused