Which of the Following U

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following U.S. marketing managers is about to make a serious mistake?

• A) "We are targeting 50-59 year olds because we see this group as the fastest growing age group over the next decade."
• B) "We are refocusing on senior citizens, since they will be a growing market for many years."
• C) "We are developing special swimsuit designs for older women as that market is very large and growing."
• D) "Our company is shifting to international markets, where the population will continue to grow at a more rapid rate."
• E) None of these marketing managers seems headed for a mistake.

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