The Iceberg Metaphor Shows That Many Customers Try to Negotiate

question 29

Multiple Choice

The iceberg metaphor shows that many customers try to negotiate on price because:

• A)price is often inflated to attempt to maximize profits for the company
• B)price is the most easily quantifiable characteristic of any product
• C)they were trained to negotiate on price and price alone
• D)they feel that they are not fulfilling their duties as buyers if they do not attempt to get lower prices
• E)they do not realize that other factors,such as service and terms,can be more important to satisfaction in the long-haul

Understanding of different study designs like correlational, experimental, ex post facto, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies, and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Multiple-Question Approach

A sales technique where various types of questions are used throughout the selling process to gather information, assess needs, and facilitate decision-making.

SPIN Approach

A strategic sales technique that involves asking Situation, Problem, Implication, and Need-payoff questions to understand a prospect's needs and propose solutions.

Second Category

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Selling Process

A systematic approach to selling that includes steps such as prospecting, assessing needs, presenting the product, overcoming objections, and closing the sale.