In the Movie Tin Men, Two Rival Salesmen Engaged in a Variety

question 155

Multiple Choice

In the movie Tin Men, two rival salesmen engaged in a variety of dishonest and unethical practices in order to sell aluminum siding to homeowners in 1963. Their job was difficult, in part, because the supply of aluminum siding surpassed the demand for the product and competition was intense. This situation is indicative of the ________ era of U.S. business history.

• A) goods
• B) sales
• C) production
• D) market orientation
• E) societal marketing

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Definitions:

Official Language

The language designated by law to be used in government functions and proceedings, often reflecting the primary language spoken in a country.

Drinking Age

The legally established minimum age at which individuals are allowed to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

Model Minority

A demographic group perceived as achieving a higher degree of socioeconomic success than the population average, often applied in the context of some Asian American communities.

Asian-Americans

Americans of Asian descent who have contributed significantly to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the United States.