The sales manager at a company wants to keep informed, so he collects, analyzes, and stores data from the macro environment on a continuous basis. This illustrates the concept of ________.

A. portfolio analysis
B. probability sampling
C. exploratory research
D. marketing intelligence
E. mechanical observation


Answer: D

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