In Order to Forecast the Sales for a Marketing Management

question 52

Multiple Choice

In order to forecast the sales for a marketing management textbook in his geographic vicinity, Lauren, a bookstore owner, decides to use the time-series analysis of sales forecasting. In this case, which of the following is Lauren more likely to do?

• A) Combine and average the views of top management representing marketing, production, finance, purchasing, and administration.
• B) Request his sales personnel to submit estimates of the future sales in their territories.
• C) Measure the relationship between the dependent variable and one or more independent variables.
• D) Analyze past sales data and the impact of factors that influence sales like seasonal variations.

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