Dean, a Manager for a Firm That Produces a Variety

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True/False

Dean, a manager for a firm that produces a variety of recreational equipment and sporting goods, is convinced that his firm markets the safest, highest-quality equipment in the entire industry. Recent studies from the Consumer Product Safety Commission support his position. Dean feels that the best way to create an image of high-quality, safe products is to develop an extensive advertising campaign. Dean realizes that publicity lacks the credibility that advertising can generate.

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