A Public Utility That Has Adopted the Marketing Concept Would

question 330

Multiple Choice

A public utility that has adopted the marketing concept would be most likely to

• A) set up a special service to help consumers reduce expensive peak-hours energy consumption.
• B) lower prices until almost all consumers felt that prices were fair.
• C) advertise its "public service role" to improve its image with the public.
• D) use email to send customers a personal apology if a blackout were to occur.
• E) None of the above.

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