REVIEW QUESTIONS / TASKS NO. 3

1)     A sales-orientated firm plans tend, to be relatively short term.

     How does a sales-orientated firm measure its success, is it by :-

     A]     A high profit margin

     B]     Sales volume

     C]     A good distribution network      (please circle your answer)

2)     What two ingredients must a firm plan to survive in the long term.

          

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3)     Theodore Levitt summed up the main difference between sales and marketing orientation. The first is that

     `Marketing on the needs of the buyer.'

     What is the second.

     1]     Selling focuses on the total needs of the market.

     2]     Selling focuses on making a large profit.

     3]     Selling focuses on the needs of the seller.  (please circle your answer)

4)     What is the main problem facing a sales-orientated firm, in progressing to a marketing firm.

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