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... > social science subjects > business and management > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > occupations and professions, labor processes, jobs, and careers > direct sales work
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direct sales work  

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  • Direct selling organizations (DSOs), such as Amway and Mary Kay, originated in the United States in the 1920s and have developed into multinational corporations in recent decades. Three major features distinguish DSOs from other work organizations. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Direct Sales Work]

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