Which of the following statements is true of personal selling on the Internet?

A. The Internet cannot be detrimental to those involved in personal selling in the business-to-business market.
B. The low-cost and high-reach advantages of personal selling are allowing companies to increase new hires to expand their existing sales forces.
C. Websites are ineffective in enhancing and supporting the personal selling effort.
D. The disadvantage of personal selling on the Internet is that it is time-consuming and it also incurs additional costs.
E. Customers can determine if a company's offering satisfies their needs through trial demonstrations or samples offered online.


Answer: E

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