Samantha Has Worked for MJS Marketing for Five Years and Expected

question 58

Multiple Choice

Samantha has worked for MJS Marketing for five years and expected a promotion next month.However,the new product launch that she organized did not go as smoothly as expected.This was the first time the company had hired an outside firm for promotions and Sam is worried that will reflect poorly on her.Sam's terrific boss will most likely remind her of which concept?

• A)Stay flexible.
• B)Utilize input, but don't become paralyzed by information and analysis.
• C)Don't underestimate the implementation part of the plan.
• D)Stay strategic, but also stay on top of the tactical.
• E)Give yourself and your people room to fail and try again.

Recognize the planning and implementation phases of an Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) program.

Acknowledge different methods of setting promotion budgets.

Understand the significance of the target audience in the promotion program.

Comprehend the calculation and significance of the promotion-to-sales ratio.

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