Suppose a sales manager makes the statement,"The problem with this company is declining sales." Why is such a statement shortsighted?
A)The sales manager has identified only a symptom of a deeper problem.
B)The sales manager is not in a position to make such a statement.
C)The sales manager has not been shortsighted,but has identified the problem.
D)(a)or (b)
E)none of the above

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Declining sales is just a symptom of a deeper problem. The sales manager needs to identify the root cause of the declining sales, such as changes in market trends, ineffective sales strategies, or poor product quality. By identifying and addressing the underlying issue, the sales manager can develop a more effective solution to improve sales performance. Simply stating that sales are declining does not provide any actionable insights or solutions.

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