The First Step in the Marketing Research Process Is to

question 44

Multiple Choice

The first step in the marketing research process is to

• A) contact a professional consultant.
• B) develop a research plan.
• C) define the problem and research objectives.
• D) analyze the internal environment.
• E) read marketing research journals.

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