Jason,an Administrative Assistant,made Several Telephone Calls and Received Product Literature

question 199

Multiple Choice

Jason,an administrative assistant,made several telephone calls and received product literature from several firms for the recarpeting of the construction company's office.Just prior to the meeting to discuss the project,Jason gave Ben these brochures.Ben,one of the project managers,threw a couple brochures into a waste basket before the meeting started.He told Jason that those companies sold inferior carpet products.Jason was acting in what role in the buying center?

• A)gatekeeper
• B)decider
• C)influencer
• D)obstructionist
• E)power-broker

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