Which of the following is most likely true of marketing channel decisions?

A$)$ They often involve long$-$term commitments to other firms.

B$)$ They have minimal influence on the prices of products offered to customers.

C$)$ They increase the amount of time a company spends connecting with customers.

D$)$ They increase the amount of effort a company puts in to distribute goods.

E$)$ They are easily altered, replaced, or discarded.