Suppose a Salesperson Tells You That One of Their Goals

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose a salesperson tells you that one of their goals is to increase sales by 5%.Which of the following is probably your best response if the salesperson asked you for feedback related to the goal?

• A) That sounds like an ineffective goal because it does not include a time frame.
• B) That sounds like an effective goal, provided increasing sales is challenging to you.
• C) That sounds like an ineffective goal because increasing sales is not realistic.
• D) That sounds like an effective goal because it is specific.
• E) None of the above is accurate.

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Definitions:

Intervention of the Series

A sequence of actions or experimental manipulations designed to investigate the effects of those actions on a subsequent process or outcome.

Control Point

A specific point or condition in a process or experiment that is used as a standard for comparison or to ensure consistency.

Change Window

A defined period during which changes are allowed or implemented in a system, process, or environment, often used in IT and project management.

True Experimental Design

Research design involving random assignment of participants to conditions and manipulation of an independent variable to determine its effect on a dependent variable.