Asked by Zachariah Andress on Jul 14, 2024

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Steve sells paint to shops that repair wrecked vehicles. When Steve called on Elwood Body Shop, he wanted to sell the body shop owner six cases of his company's base coating paint. In terms of the acronym SMART, Steve's objective:

A) could not be measured.
B) was not readily achievable.
C) did not have a valid order size.
D) was missing the time component.
E) met all call objective requirements.

Smart

Exhibiting intelligence and adaptability, often used to describe devices with advanced technological capabilities that can perform tasks or make decisions autonomously.

Base Coating Paint

The initial layer of paint applied to a surface, designed to improve the adhesion, durability, and appearance of subsequent layers.

Call Objective Requirements

The specific goals or outcomes a salesperson aims to achieve during a sales call.

  • Acknowledge the criticality of SMART objectives in the optimization of sales call planning and execution processes.
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Chanakya Ram PrasadJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Steve's objective lacks a specific time frame for achieving the goal, which is a crucial component of the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).