Why have firms adopted sales force automation systems?

What will be an ideal response?


Many firms have adopted sales force automation systems to help their salespeople better manage their time, improve customer service, lower sales costs, and increase sales performance.

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presented for Collision Corporation. If Collision estimates its bad debt to be 2% of net credit sales, what will be the balance in the Allowance for Bad Debts account after the adjustment for bad debts? A) $15,000 B) $40,000 C) $39,200 D) $54,200

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The marketing firm must consider the entire business process, all from a consumer's point of view.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements is true of venture capital firms?

A. They prefer to back small firms with opportunities for fast growth. B. They rely more heavily on business plans than on executive summaries in making investment decisions. C. They are a source of debt financing for all large companies. D. They are engaged in assisting disadvantaged businesses that may or may not be successful in the future.

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