Which of the Following Is an Effective Method of Collecting

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effective method of collecting information about competitors?

• A)Ask customers and suppliers what competitors are doing.
• B)Talk to employees, especially sales representatives and purchasing agents, about competitors.
• C)Attend trade shows and collect competitors' sales literature.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Cognitive-behavioral

A therapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Humanistic-existential

A psychological approach focusing on individual experience, personal freedom, and the meaning of life.

Psychodynamic-gestalt

An integrative therapeutic approach combining elements from both psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on unconscious processes, and Gestalt therapy, emphasizing present moment awareness and personal responsibility.