Why Are Marketing Managers Finding It More Difficult to Set

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why are marketing managers finding it more difficult to set prices in today's environment?

• A) Inflationary and recessionary periods have made customers less price sensitive.
• B) Fewer dealer and generic brands are available because the competition has been eliminated.
• C) Marketing managers are finding it difficult to compare prices between suppliers.
• D) The high rate of new product introductions has led to careful re-evaluation by consumers.

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