Trade shows and conventions: group of answer choices a) are generally the most important sources for finding new channel members. b) are typically a waste of time when it comes to finding prospective channel members. c) are useful for finding channel members only in consumer goods industries. d) are generally useful sources for finding new channel members. e) have greatly declined as a source for finding new channel members.

d) Are generally useful sources for finding new channel members.

Explanation:

Trade shows are events or exhibitions of a company where different companies and organisations participate to showcase their products and new offerings.

And conventions are  general meetings of business men and industry people to discuss about their products and success.

In all theses events and meetings, many industry people and entrepreneurs come and gather at a place to showcase their achievements and products. They are useful source for searching new channel partners for business and commerce.

People here exchanges ideas and innovations. They try to connect with each other to expand their business.

Thus the correct answer is ---

d) Are generally useful sources for finding new channel members.