A Primary Goal of Routing and Scheduling Decisions in Personal

question 170

Multiple Choice

A primary goal of routing and scheduling decisions in personal selling is to

• A) determine the sequence in which customers will be called on.
• B) use existing transportation facilities.
• C) minimize nonselling time.
• D) determine duration of sales calls.
• E) provide salespeople with an opportunity to plan their own routes and schedules.

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