When Sales Go Down, Many Firms Try to Correct the Problem

question 33

Multiple Choice

When sales go down, many firms try to correct the problem by increasing promotion. However, the use of ___________budgeting would instead cause its user to decrease
Promotion budgets after a downturn in sales.

• A)all-you-can-afford
• B)percentage of sales
• C)competitive parity
• D)objective and task

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