An assignment problem is a special form of transportation problem where all supply and demand values equal:

Exploratory research should NOT be used for which of the following situations that Adidas may face ________

A) to understand purchase and consumption behavior of heavy users of athletic shoes B) to understand the positive impact of celebrity endorsements on its image C) to investigate the reasons why Adidas has a lower market share as compared to Nike in the United States D) to develop a profile of the target market in order to make advertising placement decisions E) to develop hypotheses - Are heavy users of athletic shoes more brand conscious than light users?

A company that uses telephone marketing to sell its products to customers is most likely using the promotion tool of ________

A) advertising B) public relations C) direct and digital marketing D) retailing E) merchandising