Which of the Following Is the First Step in Operating

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in operating an information system properly?

• A) transmitting data
• B) determining the reason for gathering data
• C) using the information
• D) determining the information needed
• E) determining the medium of technology to process information

Comprehend the diverse tasks involved in managing personal selling, from selecting salespeople to evaluating their performance.

Understand the role of salespeople in representing the company and influencing customer perceptions.

Appreciate the importance of product knowledge, strategic thinking, and communication skills in successful selling.

Identify the types of personal selling and the responsibilities of salespeople in different selling contexts.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.