Which of the Following Statements Is Most Characteristic of a Firm

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most characteristic of a firm that has a relational orientation?

• A) Improving sales techniques is the key to marketing success.
• B) A firm's success depends on producing goods as quickly as possible.
• C) Firms should focus on the value of each customer transaction rather than long-term sales.
• D) Marketers should focus on producing products and then creating customer needs for the products.
• E) Marketing success depends on building lifetime profitability from customers.

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