Whether the following statements are True and False, Wwrite ‘T’ for
true statements and ‘F’ for false statements.
(i) In mail order business, the seller approaches the customer
through catalogues, magazines, television etc. to tell him/her
about the product.
(ii) Mail Order Business can be successfully operated through
telephone and television channels and does not require use of
postal services.
(iii) Goods like jewellery, fruits and vegetables, foodgrains generally
use mail order business for sale to customers.
(iv) Teleshopping saves time and effort as order can be placed over
the telephone.
(v) Exchange of goods is easily possible in case of teleshopping.
(vi) Risk of fraud and dishonesty is present in Teleshopping as the
consumer does not get the opportunity to inspect the goods
before purchase.
Answers
Answer:
This is True that in regard to mail order servicing, the customer is contacted through catalogs, magazines, television etc., so that they get information and awareness about the good. Because this is the best way of communication through which such businesses approach customers.
This is False that (ii) Mail Order Business can be successfully operated through telephone only, because its a service of mail orders, thus this statement totally contradicts the function of such a business.
This is False that Goods like jewellery, fruits and vegetables, foodgrains generally use mail order business for sale to customers. because such goods are fragile and perishable as well. People usually do not avail this opportunity.
This is True that Teleshopping saves time and effort as order can be placed over the telephone because indeed, via use of telephone, time gets saved. There is quick service.
This is true that the Exchange of goods is easily possible in case of teleshopping. Because its easy to call and get your desired good.
This is also True that with teleshopping comes the risk. Big risks of of fraud and dishonesty and because the customer does not have first hand tangible access to the goods.
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. True