WAEC Marketing Past Questions & Answers - Page 52

256.

Which of the following activities is a function of marketing?

A.

Provision of finance

B.

Absorption of risk

C.

Facilitation of exchange

D.

Production of goods

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

257.

An importance of marketing research is that it___________

A.

Reduces the risk involved in decision making

B.

Increases the cost of production

C.

Increases the risk involve in decision making

D.

Reduces the quality of products

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

258.

Feedback obtained from marketing research on consumers' needs would be used to__________

A.

Reduce production cost

B.

Change product features

C.

Improve sales force remuneration

D.

Improve inventory control

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

259.

The pricing approach that is based on what rival companies are charging is_________

A.

Cost-oriented approach

B.

Demand- oriented approach

C.

Competitors- oriented approach

D.

Value-oriented approach

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

260.

The systematic analysis of a problem with the aim of improving decision making on sales is marketing_________

A.

Research

B.

Planning

C.

Concept

D.

Forecasting

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.