Stephen Murdock Realizes That He Needs a New Car, So

question 179

Multiple Choice

Stephen Murdock realizes that he needs a new car, so he has read through Consumer Reports and has visited selected dealerships to gather more information. According to the steps involved in a purchase decision, he is ready to

• A) weigh the various options that have come to light.
• B) make a choice.
• C) acknowledge that a problem exists.
• D) look for information that may include brand names and product characteristics.
• E) acquire the car.

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