Which of the Following Would Be an Advantage of Using

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an advantage of using a sales force composite to develop a demand forecast?

• A)The sales staff is least affected by changing customer needs.
• B)The sales force can easily distinguish between customer desires and probable actions.
• C)The sales staff is often aware of customers' future plans.
• D)Salespeople are least likely to be influenced by recent events.
• E)Salespeople are least likely to be biased by sales quotas.

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Definitions:

McClelland's Learned Need

A theory suggesting that people's needs for achievement, power, and affiliation are acquired over time based on their life experiences.

Motivation Model

Theoretical frameworks that aim to explain the drive behind individuals' actions, desires, and needs.

Deficiency Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the basic requirements for physical and psychological well-being that individuals are motivated to fulfill before achieving higher level growth needs.

Growth Needs

Psychological desires for personal development, improvement, and the achievement of one's potential.