Which of the following is true regarding marketing?
a. The marketing concept emphasizes creating and maintaining shortterm successful
relationships with customers and suppliers.
b. Marketing encompasses such a broad scope of activities and ideas that settling on one
definition is often difficult.
c. Marketing refers to an activity in which two or more parties give something of value
to each other to satisfy perceived needs.
d. The marketing concept is a belief that consumers will resist purchasing nonessential
goods and services.
A firm deciding to purchase more energy-efficient machines in response to rising fuel
prices illustrates the first step in the business buying process.
a. True
b. False
You own a manufacturing business in Texas, and you are concerned because a large
percentage of your annual sales are dependent on about five large customers spread out
across the country. You know that the life of your business rests on your continued
success with these customers. So, you have decided to take a proactive approach to
solidifying your relationship with these customers, and their satisfaction with your
products and services. You are committed to improving and enhancing your
relationships with these key customers.
Which of following actions should you take to solidify your relationship with these key