Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Sales

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a sales orientation?

• A)Consumers can be convinced to buy goods or services even though they do not need them.
• B)Sales-oriented firms understand the needs and wants of the marketplace.
• C)Sales-oriented firms lay maximum emphasis on society's long-term best interests.
• D)Intermediaries are encouraged to push manufacturers' products aggressively.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.

Nervous System

The body's complex network of cells and tissues, consisting of the central and peripheral nervous systems, responsible for coordinating voluntary and involuntary actions and transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem, that serves as a relay station for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.