Which of the following is not a reason that marketers try to maintain good relations with elected political officials?
a) Political officials can influence how much a government agency purchases and from whom.
b) Political officials can play key roles in helping organizations secure foreign markets.
c) Political officials well disposed toward particular firms or industries are less likely to create or enforce laws and regulations unfavorable to these firms.
d) Political officials can accept direct corporate campaign contributions.
e) Political officials who believe that companies in a particular industry are making honest efforts to control pollution are unlikely to create and enforce highly restrictive pollution control laws over that industry.
Answer: d