Scenario: Markowitz Tools Susan Markowitz Is Analyzing Potential Markets Where Markowitz Tools Can

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Scenario: Markowitz Tools
Susan Markowitz is analyzing potential markets where Markowitz Tools can sell its products, and she has narrowed her search to three markets. Country A is a developing country with a low literacy rate, Country B has a group-oriented culture, and Country C is a highly developed nation.
-Which of the following would be the least expensive method in terms of both time and money,for conducting a market research in Country C?

• A) structured interviews
• B) surveys
• C) data from the Internet
• D) focus groups

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