Company Management Is Having a Difficult Time Deciding Whether to Allot

Multiple Choice

Company management is having a difficult time deciding whether to allot more money to a marketing campaign involving ad buys and promotional events,or to a staff of sales representatives to sell the organizers. What factor should they consider in allotting the budget?

A) A national marketing campaign can cost more than the yearly salaries of an entire sales department.
B) A marketing campaign can reach prospects in several geographic areas at the same time.
C) Salespeople can visit several retail outlets a day.
D) Salespeople work on commission.
E) Even with a marketing campaign,retail outlets will need to order through and be trained on product knowledge by salespeople.