A cell phone company offers a promotion in which they give away a free phone to people who purchase the highest-level data usage plan. This is an example of which of the following?
a. balance subsidies
b. promotional subsidies
c. direct cross-subsidies
d. risk reduction subsidies
c. direct cross-subsidies
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Because rumors and criticism can spread around the world in a matter of minutes, how should companies handle comments on social media sites?
A) Companies should respond on a case by case basis. B) Companies should respond only to positive comments. C) Companies should respond only to negative comments. D) Companies should consult the legal department and other experts before responding to comments. E) Companies should respond using the direct format for messages.
Discuss how new technology has improved training and development. In addition, describe some of the limitations of using smartphones or notebooks for training.
What will be an ideal response?
An organization is using _____ when it sets its prices so that total revenue is as large as possible relative to total costs.
A. profit maximization B. market share pricing C. demand-oriented pricing D. sales maximization E. status quo pricing