The Marketing Manager for Lucky Grains Cereals Is Forecasting Potential

question 274

Multiple Choice

The marketing manager for Lucky Grains cereals is forecasting potential lifetime sales, costs, and profitability for a potential new product-Lucky Rice Squares. The marketing manager is using ____ to evaluate this opportunity.

• A) cost plus assessment
• B) operating margins screen
• C) industry attractiveness matrix
• D) strategic planning grid
• E) total profit approach

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