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第十三章 练习题 I. Define the following terms ( 名词解释 ) : 1. Relationship marketing 4. TCN 2. Expatriate 5. “Master of destiny” philosophy 3. Local nationals 6. Separation allowance II. Multiple Choice Questions ( 单项选择 ) : 1. The most direct tie to the customer is the: A. product. B. manager of the company. C. salesperson. D. advertising specialist. E. public relations specialist. 2. According to sources, which of the following may be a reason that substantial reductions in field sales may occur in the future? A. cost B. security C. lack of knowledge on the part of this sales force D. advances in information technology E. increasing competition 3. The first step in managing a sales force is its: A. management selection. B. concept of power. C. design. D. position in company schematics. E. usefulness to the company. 4. Which of the following reasons would best explain why a country such as Germany allows for greater use of expatriates in international sales forces? A. it is cheap to live there B. the language is easy to master C. it wants to spread its arms to the international community A. are available to fill vacant positions perennially. B. tend to be on the bottom rung of the social ladder. C. are better paid than their U.S. counterparts. D. lack proper knowledge of their culture. E. are respected and held in high esteem. In relationship-oriented cultures such as France, Mexico, and Japan, sales representatives tend to be on the bottom rung of the social ladder. Thus, recruiting the brightest people to fill sales positions in foreign operations can be very difficult indeed. focusNode Didn't know it? Knew it? Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into
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What practice with respect to motivating sales personnel is most common in relationship oriented countries like Japan?MKTG 190. Which of the following is an advantage of using expatriates in international sales forces?For a company, the chief advantage of an expatriate sales force is the low cost involved in the process. Since expatriates are not locals, they often have a negative effect on the prestige of the company and its product line in the eyes of foreign customers.
What is an advantage that a sales force consisting of local nationals has over a sales force of expatriates?What is an advantage that a sales force consisting of local nationals has over a sales force of expatriates? They will be better able to lead a company through referral networks.
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with a sales force comprising expatriate salespeople?Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with a sales force comprising expatriate salespeople? The chief disadvantages of an expatriate sales force are the high cost, cultural and legal barriers, and the limited number of high-caliber personnel willing to live abroad for extended periods.
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