Possessing Strong Product, Service, and Customer Knowledge Bases Helps Salespeople

question 53

Multiple Choice

Possessing strong product, service, and customer knowledge bases helps salespeople do a better job of:

• A) creating value-added solutions to the specific needs of their customers.
• B) competing on price.
• C) knowing how low they can drop the price and still make a profit.
• D) increasing profitability by controlling selling expenses.
• E) manipulating the customer into buying the most profitable solution.

Understand the application of standard rates in overhead costing.

Recognize the importance of revising standards in response to organizational or environmental changes.

Understand the principles and applications of variable and standard costing systems.

Calculate and analyze sales price, sales volume, and overhead variances.

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