A Research Company Is Preparing a Visual for a Marketing

question 23

Multiple Choice

A research company is preparing a visual for a marketing research report for a current client that is looking at expanding their product line by means of acquiring another company. A visual has been constructed to show the steps that will be taken to accomplish the merger planned between two companies. Which of the following visuals would best show the different steps and how they are related?

• A) pie chart
• B) picture
• C) histogram
• D) flow diagram
• E) table

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Definitions:

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, standards, or instructions set by an authority.

Influence Over Subordinates

The capacity of leaders or managers to affect the behavior, development, and performance of their junior staff.

Influence Over Superiors

The capacity to affect the decisions, actions, or beliefs of those in higher positions of authority.

Influence Over Peers

The ability to affect the behaviors, attitudes, or opinions of one's colleagues at the same hierarchical level.