Your company recently launched a new “dry” shampoo. Although initial sales were strong, they have steadily declined over the last year and a half. You have decided to conduct further market research, but first, you have to define the research problem. Prepare a short report that clearly and fully defines the research problem for your product

Your company recently launched a new “dry” shampoo. Although initial sales were strong, they have steadily declined over the last year and a half. You have decided to conduct further market research, but first, you have to define the research problem. Prepare a short report that clearly and fully defines the research problem for your product

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ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter5: Marketing Research And Information Systems

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