A Producer Might Use a "Pulling Policy" Rather Than a "Pushing

question 79

Multiple Choice

A producer might use a "pulling policy" rather than a "pushing policy" if:

• A) intermediaries are reluctant to handle a new product.
• B) it is offering a very "high-tech" product to a small product-market.
• C) its sales force has been very successful getting wholesalers and retailers to handle its product.
• D) it has a very limited promotion budget.
• E) All of the above.

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