Julia is considering a career in marketing. She is concerned about the image of marketers as fast-talking, high-pressure people who care only about making a sale. When reading about the core aspects of marketing, Julia is relieved to see that in marketing

A. customers are not considered until the product is ready for sale.
B. value creation is driven by corporate interests.
C. understanding consumer needs and wants is fundamental.
D. distribution is controlled by customers.
E. promotion is the most important consideration, followed by pricing decisions.


Answer: C

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