Which of the Following Statements About Buying Centers Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about buying centers is true?

• A)The buying center roles are specified on the organizational chart.
• B)The typical buying center has five employees,one to assume each of the buying center's roles.
• C)An individual's role in the buying center does not change.
• D)The buying center may involve informal participants who are not obvious to sellers.
• E)The buying center is like a standing committee.

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