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Building Loyalty in Business Markets and Maintaining It in Consumer Markets

Business markets are very different from consumer markets. In a consumer market, large numbers of buyers have similar wants, transactions are usually small in value, products can be mass-produced, consumers’ perceptions determine products’ value, and companies focus on managing brands. In addition, the selling process is brief, retailing strategies play a vital role, and sales…

Managing Yourself: Keeping Your Colleagues Honest

Many Excuses for Silence When a manager encounters an ethical problem, chances are he’ll also hear—or tell himself—one of four classic rationalizations for keeping silent. “It’s standard practice.” “It’s not a big deal.” “It’s not my responsibility.” “I want to be loyal.” Other excuses emerge, as well—for instance, time pressure—but they’re usually paired with one…