Which of the following terms is used to describe the actors and forces outside marketing that affect marketing management's ability to build and maintain successful relationships with target customers?

A consumer organization in Ohio has challenged the marketing decision of a local firm alleging it to be against the larger social interest. In this instance, the firm is challenged by a(n) ________ public.

The interrelated departments within a company that influence marketing decisions form the ________ environment.

________ help companies stock and move goods from their points of origin to their destinations.

________ include banks, credit companies, insurance companies, and other businesses that help insure against the risks associated with the buying and selling of goods.

Companies can succeed against their competitors by all of the following except ________.

Maria works for Sigma Inc., a firm that helps companies target and promote their products to the right markets. Sigma is most likely a ________.

Which is NOT part of the company environment that influences marketing decisions?

Jonathan works for a firm that assists companies in promoting, distributing, and selling their products to end consumers. The firm Jonathan works for is a ________.