In each series of terms, circle the one that does not belong. Then explain your choice on the line below. 1. selling, financing, pricing, communication skills

2. assemble, inform, persuade, remind

3. lower prices, new products, higher prices, improved products

4. time, possession, sales, information

5. consumer, industrial, segmented, utility

6. product, market, place, price

7. credit cards, promotion, personal checks, layaway plans

8. understanding business, interpersonal skills, economics, research

9. displays, advertising, owners manuals, charge accounts

10. product, income, ethic background, age

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?

In this multi-channel funnel report, which two channels have the highest overlap and would benefit from coordinated marketing messaging?

At the end of the fiscal year, apha airlines has an outstanding non-cancellable purchase commitment for the purchase of 1 million gallons of jet fuel at a price of $4.10 per gallon for delivery during the coming summer. the company prices its inventory at the lower of cost or market. if the market price for jet fuel at the end of the year is $4.50, how would this situation be reflected in the annual financial statements?