Which of the following statements is not true about recruiting and training a sales force?
a. Recruitment should be a continuous activity for the organization.
b. Sales managers do not recruit applicants from departments within the company.
c. The costs of hiring and training a salesperson can cost more than $60,000 in some industries.
d. There is no generally accepted set of traits for an effective salesperson.
e. Sales managers must determine which set of traits best fits their companies' sales tasks.
Answer: b. Sales managers do not recruit applicants from departments within the company.