What are the disadvantages associated with using the percentage-of-sales method for establishing a retail communication budget?

What will be an ideal response?


The problem with the percentage-of-sales method is that it assumes that the same percentage used in the past, or used by competitors, is appropriate for the future. Also, it assumes that communication expenses don't stimulate sales and profit.

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a. unite approach b. groupthink approach c. nominal group approach d. meetingthink approach

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Which of the following statements is TRUE if the variable cost per unit increases while the sales price per unit and total fixed costs remain constant?

A) The breakeven point decreases. B) The contribution margin increases. C) The breakeven point remains the same. D) The breakeven point increases.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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