Procter & Gamble Introduced Its Ready-To-Spread Frosting in a Small

question 72

Multiple Choice

Procter & Gamble introduced its ready-to-spread frosting in a small geographic area.When General Foods became aware of the product,it rushed to market its own Betty Crocker ready-to-spread frosting.This illustrates ________.

• A)why many companies engage in test marketing
• B)how idea screening can make a product a commercial success
• C)why prototypes are so important
• D)the variety of sources for idea generation
• E)one of the problems associated with test marketing

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Fringe Benefits

Additional benefits supplementing an employee's salary, such as health insurance, paid vacations, and retirement plans, which are not paid directly as cash to an individual.

Qualified Employees

Workers who possess the necessary skills, education, and experience required to competently perform the tasks of a specific job.

Outside Employment

A situation in which an individual holds a job external to their primary place of employment, often to supplement income or gain additional experience.

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