Performance analysis differs from sales analysis in that performance analysis involves
A. analyzing only the performance of sales representatives.
B. comparing performance against standards-looking for exceptions or variations.
C. detailed breakdowns of a company's sales records.
D. analyzing only people-not products or territories.
E. budgeting for marketing expenditures on the basis of contribution margins.
Answer: B
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