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Salespeople need to be concerned with knowing not only their own products, but also their competitors' products.

A) True
B) False

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What is the term for fees or commissions paid on the recruitment of others to make sales rather than on the basis of product sales?


A) pyramid selling
B) express warranty
C) bait and switch selling
D) predatory pricing

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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According to the textbook, in addition to personal ethics, which of the following provides a basis for deciding what is right and wrong in a given situation?


A) laws governing orderly behaviour within society
B) group norms of behaviour
C) cultural values
D) formal codes of conduct

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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According to the textbook, what is the Canadian Competition Act term for an illegal agreement between sellers to prevent or unduly lessen competition or to unreasonably enhance the price of a product by selling at the same price?


A) price fixing
B) bid rigging
C) price discrimination
D) predatory pricing

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to a survey of customers discussed in the textbook, a salesperson showing concern for his or her interest rather than the client's is considered unethical.

A) True
B) False

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What is the term for making a false claim about a product or its performance?


A) pyramid selling
B) express warranty
C) misrepresentation
D) negligence

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Sometimes a firm or an individual deliberately sets prices to incur losses for a long time, either to eliminate a competitor, or to inhibit competition in the expectation that the firm or individual will be able to recoup its losses later by charging prices above competitive levels. According to the textbook, what is the term for this?


A) price fixing
B) bid rigging
C) price discrimination
D) predatory pricing

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Helga is a salesperson for a business insurance company. Recently, she told several of her customers about new legislation that may adversely affect their businesses. How is Helga earning trust?


A) Her customers will perceive her to be likeable.
B) Her customers will perceive her to be candid.
C) Her customers will perceive her to be dependable.
D) Her customers will perceive her to be customer-oriented.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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In the past, popular media such as television programs, movies, and theatre productions have contributed to the negative image of salespeople with respect to unethical behaviour.

A) True
B) False

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As a salesperson for an electrical parts wholesaler, Imad is very careful not to share information with respect to the operations of one of his customers with another. Which aspect of trust does this illustrate?


A) confidentiality
B) reliability
C) security
D) honesty

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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It is more important for salespeople to carry a good product than to provide good service.

A) True
B) False

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According to the textbook, what is the Canadian Competition Act term for an agreement in which competitors agree in advance who will win a contract based on the tenders submitted?


A) price fixing
B) bid rigging
C) price discrimination
D) predatory pricing

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Which statement best describes a key difference between traditional sales tactics and today's trust-based relationship selling methods?


A) In trust-based relationship selling, dependability takes on greater importance.
B) Traditional selling tactics focus more on logistical issues to demonstrate trust.
C) In trust-based relationship selling, the concept of trust is based on a larger set of factors.
D) Traditional selling tactics require higher levels of trust to be successful.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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According to the textbook, how have many companies responded to the increased need for salespeople to have specialized market and customer knowledge?


A) by increasing educational requirements when hiring
B) by segmenting their overall customer base by type
C) by increasing training requirements for new hires
D) by encouraging salespeople to obtain memberships in relevant trade associations

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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As a salesperson for a construction materials manufacturer, Rachel focuses on providing her customers with any and all information she has available regarding the products she sells and any interactions that take place between buyer and seller. Which aspect of trust does this illustrate?


A) integrity
B) reliability
C) security
D) openness

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Salespeople often adapt their appearance and communication style to that of their customers. How does this help them to build trust?


A) Their customers perceive them as being experts.
B) Their customers perceive them as being customer-oriented.
C) Their customers perceive them as being compatible.
D) Their customers perceive them as being candid.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following areas of unethical behaviour would include defrauding or conning customers and misusing company assets?


A) deceptive practices
B) illegal activities
C) noncustomer-oriented behaviour
D) negligence

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Why should salespeople have a complete understanding of their companies' pricing policies?


A) because they are often responsible for negotiating price with their customers
B) because they must avoid getting into costly price negotiations with customers
C) because they must prevent being legally obligated to honour a quoted price
D) because they want to be perceived as being more dependable

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following areas of unethical behaviour would include being dishonest, exaggerating, hustling or scamming customers, and withholding information?


A) deceptive practices
B) illegal activities
C) noncustomer-oriented behaviour
D) negligence

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Lina has been selling automobile manufacturing equipment for the past five years and lately has been under considerable pressure to achieve her sales objectives due to poor economic trends in her area. In a recent sales presentation, Lina exaggerated the performance capabilities of the proposed equipment and later received a substantial order from the customer. From an ethical perspective, which of the following statements best describes her situation?


A) As long as her exaggerations were made verbally, she cannot be held liable for any shortcomings in performance of the equipment sold.
B) Lina knows that she can rely on the concept of implied warranty to relieve the company of any liability for performance problems with the equipment sold.
C) Salespeople exaggerating the performance capabilities of their products are an expected part of business and customers know to discount such claims when making a decision.
D) Due to the concept of the basis of the bargain, Lina is guilty of misrepresentation, and her company may be held liable for any shortcomings in performance of the equipment.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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