Under the Competitive Parity Method, the Communication Budget Is Set

question 39

Multiple Choice

Under the competitive parity method, the communication budget is set so that

• A) sales forecasts will not affect the budget.
• B) it resembles a fixed percentage of sales.
• C) surplus cannot be allocated to other categories.
• D) it is equal to the communication expenditure of competitor(s).
• E) retailers can exploit opportunities they confront in the market.

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