The Philosopher Eric Hoffer Said,"In Times of Change,the Learners Inherit

The philosopher Eric Hoffer said,"In times of change,the learners inherit the earth,while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to handle a world that no longer exists." Identify the implication of this saying with respect to salespeople.

A) Salespeople should constantly improve their knowledge,skills,and abilities.
B) Salespeople should always scope out the competition first.
C) Salespeople should have a degree in selling as a prerequisite for any position.
D) Ownership of salespeople's development belongs to the companies,and companies should turn training into self-directed development programs.
E) If a company has not formalized development into a self-directed program,its salespeople should not invest in developing skills,as it is not required.