At Which Stage in the Buying Decision Process Would a Firm

question 75

Multiple Choice

At which stage in the buying decision process would a firm visit a potential supplier to assess their financial status?

• A)problem recognition
• B)alternative evaluation
• C)information search
• D)purchase decision
• E)postpurchase behavior

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