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People interact with others in order to persuade them to act in a particular way, say to purchase a product or a service, rather than forcing them to do so. Therefore, marketing is a ___ process.


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Social

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Economical

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Political

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Financial

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The correct option is A

Social


People interact with others in order to persuade them to act in a particular way, say to purchase a product or a service, rather than forcing them to do so. Therefore, marketing is a social process.


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