Scenario 7-5 The Solutions Group Is a Combination of Companies That Help

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Scenario 7-5
The Solutions Group is a combination of companies that help clients better understand their target markets through creative research approaches.It has learned that many people have become quite adept at filtering out advertising messages and therefore do not respond to traditional research instruments such as surveys.The Solutions Group says that there must be a "research revolution" based on true dialogues with consumers, not one-way monologues often seen in traditional surveys.
-(Scenario 7-5) A number of "revolutionary" techniques can be found by the Solutions Group in an attempt to unearth consumers' true feelings and honest opinions about brands and ads.But it should be remembered that problems with validity most likely arise in studies when respondents are asked to

• A)taste products in blind taste tests.
• B)recall their memories about ads for a particular brand.
• C)share their thoughts and opinions about certain brands.
• D)do things they don't normally do in real life when viewing ads.

Identify strategies to manage and optimize the cash cycle.

Comprehend the role of credit management in affecting the firm's cash position.

Understand the components and calculations of the operating cycle and cash cycle.

Identify the impact of credit policies on cash flows and the cash cycle.