Deck 1: Overview of Personal Selling

Question 1

In recent years,marketing and sales personnel have been in strong demand for upper management positions.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

New business is generated for the selling firm by adding new customers or introducing new products to the marketplace.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Salespeople are concerned with profitability in bottom-line terms,whereas accountants and financial staff are responsible for achieving a healthy "top line" on the profit and loss statement.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

While acting as an agent of innovation,the salesperson invariably encounters openness and acceptance from consumers in the latter stages of the diffusion process.

Question 5

In the problem-solving selling approach,competitors' offerings are never included as alternatives in the purchase decision.

Question 6

Customers who appreciate the need satisfaction selling method are often willing to spend considerable time in preliminary meetings to define needs prior to a sales presentation or written sales proposal.

Question 7

The three phases of the sales process are initiating,developing,and enhancing customer relationships.

Question 8

When well-informed,specialized salespeople provide useful information to potential customers,these customers do not purchase the new product from a lower-cost outlet.

Question 9

Independence of action and freedom to make decisions are usually presented as advantages that sales positions have over tightly supervised jobs.

Question 10

Juan is a young sales professional.He should feel that he is at a disadvantage because his compensation is tied to his performance.

Question 11

Sales does not meet the criterion of making a significant contribution to society.

Question 12

Salespeople are concerned only with sales revenue and not with overall profitability.

Question 13

By encouraging the adoption of innovative products and services,salespeople have a negative impact on society.

Question 14

Customers rarely expect salespeople to be knowledgeable about market opportunities and relevant business trends that may affect the customer's business.

Question 15

As a salesperson,Larry is expected to identify customers but is not responsible for generating revenue.

Question 16

In a fluctuating economy,salespeople make invaluable contributions by assisting in recovery cycles and by helping to sustain periods of relative prosperity.

Question 17

Consumers who are likely to be late adopters of an innovation often rely on the salesperson as a primary source of information.

Question 18

As salespeople serve their customers,they simultaneously serve their employers and society.

Question 19

Personal selling and sales promotion are both forms of marketing communication.

Question 20

Buyers tend to prefer stimulus response selling approaches over need satisfaction selling approaches.

Question 21

It is necessary for order-takers to use creative selling methods in order to maintain existing business.

Question 22

Ethan is a young salesperson who has conversations with his customers in an attempt to establish and maintain good relationships with them.His main focus is to gain the confidence of his customers through these conversations so that he can determine their needs and help them fulfill those needs.In this scenario,Ethan is engaging in _____.​

A)​sales training
B)sales dialogue
C)​sales calling
D)​sales pitching
E)​sales prospecting

Question 23

When salespeople alter their sales messages and behaviors during a sales presentation or as they encounter different sales situations,they are using _____.​

A)​value-based selling
B)response selling
C)​interactive selling
D)​adaptive selling
E)​situational selling

Question 24

A salesperson can deal with the issue of intensified competition in the future by:​

A)​using a single sales channel for interacting with customers.
B)placing less emphasis on profitability objectives.
C)​placing less emphasis on customer-oriented sales training.
D)​placing more emphasis on sales pitches rather than sales dialogue.
E)​focusing more on creating and delivering customer value.

Question 25

Daniel,a salesperson,was conducting a sales presentation about his company's new range of laptops to a few prospective customers.He explained to them how the laptops used the latest technologies,and how they had the sharpest resolution and an extensive storage capacity.During the presentation,one of the prospects admitted that he was not able to understand the presentation,as he was new at using technology.Daniel altered his message accordingly and adjusted the presentation for everyone to understand.In this scenario,Daniel was involved in _____.​

A)​adaptive selling
B)mental states selling
C)​stimulus response selling
D)​continued affirmation selling
E)​memorized presentation selling

Question 26

Which of the following five views of personal selling is considered to be the simplest?​

A)​Stimulus response selling
B)Need satisfaction selling
C)​Consultative selling
D)​Mental states selling
E)​Problem-solving selling

Question 27

A new-business salesperson is considered among the elite in any company's salesforce.

Question 28

One of the key roles that salespeople play in society is the distribution of knowledge about new technology.In other words,salespeople help with the _____.​

A)​growth of revenue
B)diffusion of innovation
C)​market research process
D)​distribution of products
E)​training of future managers

Question 29

As the evolution of personal selling continues,which of the following is most likely a sales force response to an expected change in future?

A)Less emphasis will be placed on developing and maintaining trust-based, long-term customer relationships.
B)More sales specialists will be hired by companies for specific customer types.
C)​There will be a decrease in the use of technology.
D)​More sales dollars will be spent on advertising.
E)​More emphasis will be placed on sales pitches rather than sales dialogues.

Question 30

A salesperson who follows the trust-based relationship selling strategy when dealing with his or her customers is expected to be actively involved in:​

A)​maximizing sales in the short run.
B)convincing the customers that his or her product is the best.
C)​moving on to a new customer as soon as sales are completed with the previous customer.
D)​solving his or her customers' problems.
E)​pushing his or her products to potential customers.

Question 31

Which of the following is most accurate with respect to a buyer's expectations for salespeople?​

A)​Buyers expect salespeople to be self-serving.
B)Buyers expect salespeople to be driven solely by profit.
C)​Buyers usually have little to no expectations for salespeople.
D)​Buyers expect salespeople to contribute to the success of the buyer's firm.
E)​Buyers expect salespeople to close a sale quickly and move on.

Question 32

_____ is a customer-oriented approach that uses truthful,nonmanipulative tactics to satisfy the long-term needs of both the customer and the selling firm.​

A)​Sales prospecting
B)Sales pitching
C)​Sales advertising
D)​Sales professionalism
E)​Sales presentation

Question 33

​The series of conversations between buyers and sellers that take place over time in an attempt to build relationships is referred to as _____.

A)​sales advertising
B)sales dialogue
C)​sales presentation
D)​sales prospect
E)​sales support

Question 34

Which of the following is true of customer value?​

A)Customer value is not beneficial to personal selling.​
B)Customer value is constituted by the same factors for all types of customers.
C)​Customer value is always determined by the customer and not the salesperson.
D)​Customers always give the highest importance to monetary costs when determining the value of a product.
E)​Customers prefer aggressive salespeople when determining the value of a product.

Question 35

Which of the following is a key difference between trust-based relationship selling and transaction-focused traditional selling?

A)In trust-based relationship selling the customer is the primary focus, whereas in transaction-focused traditional selling the salesperson is the primary focus.
B)In trust-based relationship selling the nature of communication is one-way, whereas in transaction-focused traditional selling the nature of communication is two-way.
C)In trust-based relationship selling the salesperson is isolated from the customer's decision-making process, whereas in transaction-focused traditional selling the salesperson is actively involved in the customer's decision-making process.
D)In trust-based relationship selling the desired outcome is order volume, whereas in transaction-focused traditional selling the desired outcome is mutual benefits.
E)In trust-based relationship selling the salesperson plays the role of making calls and closing sales, whereas in transaction-focused traditional selling the salesperson plays the role of a business consultant.

Question 36

Which of the following forms of marketing involves talking with buyers before,during,and after the sale?​

A)Personal selling​
B)Advertising
C)​Direct marketing
D)Sales promotion​
E)​Electronic marketing

Question 37

John is a salesperson who relies heavily on creating sales strategies centered around gaining his customers' trust and confidence and meeting their needs.His main focus is on delivering customer value.In this context,John relies on the _____ form of personal selling.​

A)​consultative selling
B)mental states selling
C)​trust-based relationship selling
D)​stimulus response selling
E)​traditional selling

Question 38

Susan's customers are always concerned about what they are receiving in exchange for what they are paying.They are concerned about the ways in which Susan is helping them achieve their strategic goals and how she is helping them save money.In this context,Susan's prospects are concerned about _____.​

A)​marketing
B)personal selling
C)​customer value
D)​marketing communications
E)​advertising

Question 39

Natalie is a college graduate who is seeking a job in business-to-business marketing.She would prefer to interact with her customers on an individual basis rather than directing her communications to mass markets.In this context,Natalie should look for a job in _____.​

A)​advertising
B)electronic marketing
C)​direct marketing
D)personal selling​
E)​management

Question 40

Which of the following is the most important part of marketing communications in business-to-business marketing?​

A)Advertising​
B)Sales promotion​
C)​Direct marketing
D)​Electronic marketing
E)​Personal selling

Question 41

The role fulfilled by salespeople that brings in revenue or income to the firm or company is called _________.

Question 42

Mark is a salesperson who works for LiveLife Inc.,a pharmaceutical company specializing in developing drugs for fighting cancer.On a typical day at work,he meets several physicians and gives them information about the drugs being developed and manufactured by the company.Thus,he can be called a(n)_____.​

A)​pioneer
B)order-taker
C)​order-getter
D)​farmer
E)​detailer

Question 43

The nonselling activities on which most salespeople spend a majority of their time are essential for the successful execution of the most important part of the salesperson's job,which is known as the _________.

Question 44

The sales process begins with:​

A)​training the sales force.
B)locating qualified prospective customers.
C)​planning the sales presentation.
D)​planning the sales dialogue.
E)​making an appointment to see the customer.

Question 45

_________ is an extension of need satisfaction selling.

Question 46

Tim is a member of the sales department at FreshOveggie,a gourmet grocery store.One of his major tasks includes sending e-mails to customers,who have taken membership at the store,about the latest discounts and new products on sale every week.Thus,Tim can be considered a(n)_____.​

A)​detailer
B)pioneer
C)​order-getter
D)​order-taker
E)​hunter

Question 47

The most important part of a salesperson's job is:​

A)​tracking accounts receivable.
B)the sales process.
C)​training new salespersons.
D)​maintaining their credibility and integrity.
E)​attending training sessions.

Question 48

Which of the following statements is true of pioneers?​

A)Pioneers are especially prevalent in the grocery industry.​
B)Pioneers are not required to use creative selling methods to get new customers.
C)​All pioneers are order-getters.
D)​A pioneer continues to work with customers after the sale is done.
E)​Pioneers are critical to prevent erosion of the customer base.

Question 49

_________ refers to the process whereby new products,services,and ideas are distributed to the members of society.

Question 50

Maria is a young salesperson who understands her customers' needs in detail and explains how the products she is selling would help her customers with their issues.She uses the _____ approach to personal selling.​

A)​stimulus-response
B)need satisfaction
C)​contingency selling
D)​mental states
E)​problem-solving

Question 51

The two well-known categories of sales support personnel are: _________ and technical support salespeople.

Question 52

_____ is the first stage in the problem-solving approach to selling.​

A)Defining the problem​
B)Generating alternative solutions for the problem
C)​Evaluating alternative solutions for the problem
D)​Identifying a potential customer with the problem
E)​Continuing to sell until the problem is solved and a purchase decision is made

Question 53

Which of the following statements is true of sales as a career?​

A)​The demand for sales professionals is expected to decrease in the next few years.
B)Sales as a profession does not offer much job security, as salespeople are the revenue producers for an organization.​
C)​Salespeople cannot switch industries easily, as different industries need specialized salespeople.
D)​Salespeople can ultimately move to higher management positions.
E)​Salespeople receive indirect feedback from their customers.

Question 54

Which of the following statements is true of the stimulus response form of personal selling?​

A)​In the stimulus response form of personal selling, the buyer takes a dominant role in the sales dialogue.
B)The stimulus response form of personal selling cannot be used with a canned sales presentation.
C)​The stimulus response form of personal selling calls for the buyer to dominate the flow of conversation.
D)​Inexperienced salespeople can rely on the stimulus response form of personal selling.
E)​The stimulus response form of personal selling is most suitable when the prospects are professional buyers.

Question 55

​Which of the following skills is considered a strength for an order-taker?

A)​Creative selling
B)Reliability
C)​Competition
D)​Detailed knowledge of the product
E)​Detailed knowledge of the competitor's product

Question 56

Sylvia,a young college graduate,is looking for a job as a sales professional.She is attracted to this field because it offers her the opportunity to interact with customers from different ethnic groups,and because she is not particularly interested in a traditional office job.This means that she is attracted to the sales job because of the _____ that it offers.​

A)​advancement opportunities
B)job variety
C)​independence
D)​high compensation
E)​immediate feedback

Question 57

Gina is a _________ because she assists in the design and specification process,installation of equipment,training of customer's employees,and follow-up technical service.​

Question 58

Salespeople enjoy relatively good job security compared with other professions because they are _________ for a company.

Question 59

An approach to selling based on the notion that the customer is buying to satisfy a particular need or set of needs is referred to as _________.

Question 60

Which of the following is a category of sales support personnel who are not typically involved in the direct solicitation of purchase orders?​

A)​Missionary salespeople
B)Technical support salespeople
C)​Order-getters
D)​Inside salespeople
E)​Direct-to-consumer salespeople

Question 61

_________ are salespeople who are constantly involved with either new products,new customers,or both.Their task requires creative selling and the ability to counter the resistance to change that will likely be present in prospective customers.

Question 62

Existing business salespeople are in direct contrast to _________.