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:

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A unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States, defined as 231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters.

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Comparative Advantage

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