In the context of the relationship era, leading-edge firms believe that:

A. seeking new customers is more profitable than cultivating current customers.
B. closely focusing on each immediate transaction with a customer is more likely to be profitable than building long-term relationships.
C. satisfied customers can promote their business with more speed than promotional campaigns.
D. using digital resources to gather customer data can hinder their quality of service.


Answer: C

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