The First Step in the Marketing Research Process Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The first step in the marketing research process is:

• A) defining the problem
• B) gathering the budget necessary to conduct the research
• C) establishing the need for marketing research
• D) getting approval from top management to do research
• E) finding an appropriate marketing firm to carry out the research project

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