According to the Textbook, Why Do Many People Hold Negative

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why do many people hold negative stereotypes of salespeople?

• A) In the past, media such as the press and popular entertainment have fostered the negative image of salespeople.
• B) People who interact with salespeople on a frequent basis perpetuate negative stereotypes of salespeople.
• C) The development of professional codes of ethics by companies has drawn attention to the problems of the profession.
• D) Concern regarding corporate governance due to recent scandals such as Enron has focused attention on unethical behaviour by salespeople in many industries.

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