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Chapter 07
Business-to-Business Marketing
True False
True False
3. Resellers differ from producers in that resellers significantly alter the form of goods they sell.
True False
4. The B2B buying process tends to be more formal than B2C buying.
True False
5. The RFP process is used by buyers to allow customer input into value creation.
True False
6. The final step of the business-to-business buying process is a formal vendor performance analysis.
True False
True False
8. Most B2B buying situations can be categorized into three categories: new buys, structured rebuys, and
automatic rebuys.
True False
9. In both new buy and straight rebuy situations, several members of a buying center will be intensely
involved in the purchasing decision.
True False
10. An architect working for a large firm requests specific computer software to produce designs, drawings,
and other technical information for his clients. The architect probably serves as a gatekeeper in the buying
center.
True False
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11. A buying center whose members reach a decision based on a collective agreement is known as an
autocratic buying center.
True False
12. A small business decides to upgrade its aging phone system. The business will probably place a straight
rebuy order.
True False
13. When the Toyota Prius first entered the marketplace, dealers kept waiting lists of people wanting one and
the factories had to ramp up production and order more raw materials. This is an example of derived
demand.
True False
14. Fabricworld buys fabric from China and sells it to clothing manufacturers in the United States. Fabricworld
is a retailer.
True False
True False
16. Formal performance evaluations of the vendor and the products sold generally occur in the B2C buying
process.
True False
17. The local school district realized it needed to upgrade the computers in the school libraries. This represents
the product specification stage of the B2B buying process.
True False
18. A small business may use a web portal as a means of forming a supply chain that can respond to its needs.
True False
19. Once a vendor receives an order from a firm, it responds by immediately filling the order.
True False
20. As the owner of a small business with 60 employees that makes custom floor mats, Paul makes all of the
buying decisions. Paul is most likely the user.
True False
21. When you go to the hospital for an operation, you are the decider in the buying process.
True False
22. Consultative buying centers use one person to make a decision but solicit input from others before doing
so.
True False
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23. LinkedIn is useful for networking in the B2B marketplace, but Twitter is not typically used.
True False
24. As Daphne's business grew, she needed to find a new way to manage payroll for her employees, so she
researched payroll companies to see which one would best meet her needs. Daphne was involved in a new
buy situation.
True False
25. Neighbors Bicycles needed more bicycle seats. It decided to order gel seats in addition to the traditional
seats it had always ordered. This is a straight rebuy.
True False
26. Business-to-business marketing involves buying and selling goods or services by all of the following
except
A. manufacturers.
B. consumers.
C. retailers.
D. producers.
E. wholesalers.
27. Derek bought a pickup truck to transport his equipment to fishing tournaments. He also bought a trailer for
his lawn maintenance business. His purchases were
28. Jackie works as a sales rep for a company that produces and sells steel used in building construction. Jackie
is in __________ sales.
A. G2B
B. B2C
C. B2B
D. C2C
E. G2G
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29. Sales of electric components manufactured by Rick's company depend on sales of new cars. Rick's
company faces __________ demand.
A. synthetic
B. situational
C. monopolistic
D. contrived
E. derived
30. Paula has developed a successful business selling appliances to homebuilders. She carefully monitors the
issuance of new home permits to anticipate how many appliances she will need to buy in order to supply
her customers. Paula is concerned with __________ demand.
A. modified
B. secondary
C. rebuy
D. derived
E. delayed
32. Unlike manufacturers, __________ buy products from other businesses but do not significantly alter the
form of the products they buy before selling them.
A. producers
B. consumers
C. resellers
D. raw materials suppliers
E. gatekeepers
33. A __________ is a type of reseller, a business that buys from other businesses but does not significantly
alter the form of the products it buys.
A. manufacturer
B. producer
C. consumer
D. wholesaler
E. factory
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34. Malcolm buys overrun clothing from factories around the South. He sells the clothes to discount retailers.
Malcolm is a
A. manufacturer.
B. producer.
C. consumer.
D. factory agent.
E. reseller.
35. Hospitals, schools, and religious organizations are examples of __________ buyers.
A. manufacturing
B. retail
C. institutional
D. factory agent
E. reseller
38. In most countries, __________ is(are) among the largest purchasers of goods and services.
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39. Both the B2B and B2C buying processes begin with
A. central planning.
B. need recognition.
C. postpurchase dissonance.
D. alternative evaluation.
E. order specification.
40. Compared to the B2C process, the information search and alternative evaluation steps in the B2B process
are
A. decentralized.
B. less focused on customer value creation.
C. identical.
D. more formal and structured.
E. based on derived supply analysis.
A. governors.
B. influencers.
C. committees.
D. resellers.
E. consumers.
43. When Goodwish Marketing decided to upgrade its computer network, many people were involved in the
decision. In B2B buying systems, decisions are often made
A. quickly.
B. by a single expert.
C. at auction sites.
D. by a committee after considerable deliberation.
E. through community debating organizations.
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44. Judy knows it is important to approach business buyers at the right time, often during the first stage of their
buying process, which is
A. need recognition.
B. the RFP process.
C. proposal analysis.
D. vendor negotiation and selection.
E. product specification.
45. After need recognition, a business develops __________ that suppliers might use to develop their
proposals.
A. vendor assessments
B. initiator instructions
C. determinant attributes
D. product specifications
E. focal alternatives
46. After Hurricane Katrina, many states reevaluated their coastal area building requirements. These new
building codes represented __________ that building materials companies used to develop new products.
A. vendor assessments
B. initiator instructions
C. determinant products
D. product specifications
E. focal alternatives
47. Charlie is hoping to get a chance to bid on supplying key components to Ned's business. He is eager to
move forward, but he must wait until
48. After need recognition and product specification, many firms using the B2B buying process
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49. During the RFP stage, B2B buyers
50. The process through which organizations invite alternative vendors or suppliers to bid on supplying their
required components or specifications is formally referred to as
A. specification review.
B. contract development.
C. a bidding initiative.
D. request for proposals.
E. invitation to review.
51. After posting an RFP for telecommunications equipment, USF Corporation received six proposals from
qualified vendors. Next, USF will
52. The buying center for USF Corporation is in the process of discussing price, quality, and delivery schedules
with potential suppliers. They are in the __________ stage of the business-to-business buying process.
A. vendor negotiation
B. product specification
C. need recognition
D. vendor performance assessment
E. RFP
53. An Internet site whose purpose is to be a major starting point for users when they connect to the web and is
often used by smaller companies in the RFP process is referred to as a(n)
A. podcast.
B. Internet channel.
C. web portal.
D. buying center.
E. search engine.
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54. Frieda has just received a major order from Northrop Corporation for her firm's hydraulic lift equipment.
After reviewing the order information, Frieda will
56. As purchasing manager for Avalon Electronics, Carrie is required to submit a vendor performance analysis
every three months. To meet this requirement, Carrie will most likely
57. In most large organizations, several people are responsible for making a purchase decision. This group is
called the
A. supply chain.
B. reselling team.
C. decider group.
D. buying center.
E. expediters.
58. Which of the following is not one of the roles typically played by one of the members of a buying center?
A. leader
B. initiator
C. influencer
D. decider
E. gatekeeper
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59. Melanie is the director of human resources for a small manufacturing firm. She has a strong personal
interest in technology, and is known throughout the firm as the one with the most knowledge about new
kinds of communications technologies. If the firm decides to upgrade its network, Melanie will probably
function in which role in the firm's buying center?
A. leader
B. initiator
C. influencer
D. decider
E. gatekeeper
60. Raycom Construction needs heavy-duty equipment to install a new pipeline in northern Alaska. Raycom's
engineers have been asked to provide detailed specifications and recommendations for the equipment
needed. The Raycom engineers will primarily play the __________ role in the company's buying center.
A. buyer
B. initiator
C. influencer
D. user
E. gatekeeper
61. At many universities, education faculty members were among the first to ask for personal computers. These
faculty members were __________ in the buying center.
A. buyers
B. initiators
C. influencers
D. deciders
E. gatekeepers
62. Raycom Construction needs heavy-duty equipment to install a new pipeline in northern Alaska. After a
vendor is chosen, Reginald will handle the paperwork and send out the purchase order. Reginald plays the
role of __________ in the buying center.
A. buyer
B. initiator
C. influencer
D. user
E. gatekeeper
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63. Kim is the sales representative for a major textbook publisher. When she calls on the business faculty at
General University, her first stop is to chat with Frank, the business department secretary. From Frank, Kim
learns which professors have left the university or have newly arrived. Frank also helps Kim make
appointments to see professors to discuss textbook choices. Frank acts as the __________ in the business
department buying center.
A. buyer
B. initiator
C. influencer
D. user
E. gatekeeper
64. Kim is the sales representative for a major textbook publisher. When she calls on the business faculty at
General University, she also tries to meet with several students to get their feedback on textbooks. She
passes this feedback to her managers to guide the development of the publisher's future textbooks. The
students are the __________ in the buying center.
A. deciders
B. initiators
C. influencers
D. users
E. gatekeepers
65. Many health insurance policies require patients to call and get preapproval for tests or procedures. The
health insurance company acts as a(n) __________ for the purchase of these medical services.
A. decider
B. initiator
C. influencer
D. user
E. gatekeeper
66. Unlike a firm's mission statement or employee handbook, a firm's organizational culture often
67. An organization's culture reflects the _______ that guide(s) its employees' behavior.
A. B2C dynamics
B. rules and regulations
C. buying center philosophy
D. set of values, traditions, and customs
E. derived set of influences
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68. While no one in the firm has discussed it, Brad notices everyone else seems to dress more casually on
Fridays during the summer. Brad is observing part of his firm's
A. organizational culture.
B. governing principles.
C. human resource policy.
D. employee obligations.
E. code of ethics.
69. While training for her new job as a pharmaceutical sales representative, Mallory spent several days
shadowing an experienced company rep. She watched the rep focus on the benefits of the new drugs while
not volunteering pricing information, side effects, or comparison data. Mallory assumed that this reflected
part of the pharmaceutical firm's
A. buying center.
B. culture.
C. mission statement.
D. corporate social responsibility.
E. RFP process.
70. Which of the following is not one of the four general types of organizational buying cultures?
A. autocratic
B. democratic
C. consultative
D. capitalist
E. consensus
71. The customer Carlotta is calling on today has a(n) __________ buying center culture. This means that the
decision process will involve reaching agreement among all members of the buying center.
A. consensus
B. autocratic
C. consultative
D. republican
E. democratic
72. Markham Publishing is known for its consultative buying center culture. Recognizing this corporate
culture, someone attempting to sell to Markham Publishing should
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73. Fordham3 Hardware is known for its consensus buying center culture. Recognizing this corporate culture,
someone attempting to sell to Fordham3 Hardware should
74. At the main campus of a large university, faculty members always refer to one another as "Dr.," wear suits,
and guard their academic domains against one another. This leads to frequent name-calling and strenuous
debates. Meanwhile, at the various branch campuses, faculty members call one another by their first names,
dress casually, and support one another's scholarly efforts. This example illustrates the differences in
__________ that can exist within an organization.
75. Not knowing the roles of key players in the buying process could cause a sales representative to
76. When Leanne gave her presentation to the BigDeal buying center team, she focused on answering Beverly's
questions, since she is the decision maker. What type of buying center does BigDeal employ?
A. democratic
B. consultative
C. consensus
D. autocratic
E. authoritative
77. Jenny was feeling frustrated. "What's taking them so long to make a decision? It's been weeks since I first
met with them, and they all seem interested in the product. I've also jumped through all their paperwork
hoops." Jenny is likely selling to a firm in which kind of buying situation?
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. generic buy
E. adapted buy
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78. Most B2B buying situations can be categorized as new buys, modified rebuys, and
A. generic buys.
B. straight rebuys.
C. ordinary rebuys.
D. adapted buys.
E. minor buys.
79. The RFP stage of the B2B buying process is not required for
A. a new buy.
B. a modified rebuy.
C. a straight rebuy.
D. either a new buy or a modified rebuy.
E. an adapted buy.
80. The buying decision is likely to be most complex and take longest to complete in a(n) __________ B2B
buying situation.
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. adapted buy
E. generic buy
81. In which buying situation is the buyer most likely to proceed through all six steps in the buying process?
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. generic buy
E. adapted buy
82. Manitoba University is buying a distance learning system. Previously, the school had no distance learning
technology. For Manitoba University this represents a(n) __________ situation.
A. adapted buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. new buy
E. generic buy
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83. Olga is the sales rep for ATV Communication Systems. She wants to bid on the RFP issued by Manitoba
University for distance learning technology. She knows she will need to provide considerable information
and demonstrations of her firm's technology because Manitoba University is in a new buy situation and
does not have
84. When Natasha took over as facilities manager for Burlington Furniture Manufacturing, she was shocked to
see the factory was still heated with a coal-fired boiler. She made an immediate decision to upgrade the
heating system to something more efficient, and began to research available options. For Natasha and
Burlington Furniture, this represented a(n) __________ situation.
A. adapted buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. generic buy
E. new buy
85. In a(n) __________ situation, the buyer has purchased a similar product in the past but has decided to
change some specifications.
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. adapted buy
E. generic buy
86. When a business buyer decides to change specifications such as quality or options associated with products
purchased in the past, the buyer is engaged in a(n) __________ situation.
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. adapted buy
E. side-by-side
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87. When Walmart considers reordering items for its stores, its buyers are instructed to negotiate price
concessions, quality improvements, and/or added options. In this situation, Walmart buyers are engaged in
a(n) __________ situation.
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. adapted buy
E. generic buy
88. In a modified rebuy situation, __________ are likely to have an advantage in getting the order.
A. consumers
B. resellers
C. current vendors
D. gatekeepers
E. new vendors
89. When Val sees the RFP issued by one of his customers, he is concerned that the company has changed its
specifications since it placed a previous order with him. His company's products do not meet the new
specifications. In this situation, being the current vendor
90. A(n) __________ occurs when the purchasing agent orders additional units of products that have
previously been purchased.
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. adapted buy
E. generic buy
91. If a B2B customer is satisfied with an existing supplier, it will probably engage in a(n) __________ to
purchase additional quantities of the item.
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. adapted buy
D. straight rebuy
E. generic buy
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92. Yvonne uses her customer relationship management (CRM) system to predict when her business customers
will need more of her company's packaging materials. When she thinks a customer should be ready to make
another order, she contacts them. Yvonne is using CRM to encourage customers to engage in a(n)
A. new buy.
B. modified rebuy.
C. adapted buy.
D. straight rebuy.
E. generic buy.
93. Phil put down the phone and told Alice, "I just love that customer. I got another big order, and they just
keep on coming." Phil is most likely selling to a firm in which kind of buying situation?
A. new buy
B. modified rebuy
C. straight rebuy
D. generic buy
E. adapted buy
94. When a business customer engages in a straight rebuy, the member of the buying center most likely to be
involved in the purchase is the
A. decider.
B. initiator.
C. influencer.
D. user.
E. buyer.
95. In established businesses, a large proportion of B2B purchases fall into the __________ category.
A. straight rebuy
B. new buy
C. adapted buy
D. modified rebuy
E. generic buy
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97. The __________ situation usually involves more members of a buying center and involves more time to
complete than the other buying situations.
A. modified rebuy
B. new buy
C. adapted buy
D. straight rebuy
E. generic buy
98. A(n) __________ situation in B2B marketing is similar to limited decision making in the B2C process.
A. adapted buy
B. new buy
C. modified rebuy
D. straight rebuy
E. generic buy
99. For B2B salespeople, usually the easiest sale is a(n) __________ situation.
A. adapted buy
B. new buy
C. modified rebuy
D. straight rebuy
E. generic buy
100. The office policy and procedure states that any purchase requests that are $3,000 and over must be given to
Mary Reynolds, who will obtain authorization from the chief financial officer. Mary serves as a(n)
__________ in the buying center.
A. gatekeeper
B. decider
C. buyer
D. user
E. initiator
101. The president of the Northwoods University student body made a formal request to the IT department for
additional computers in the main computer lab. The student body president is the __________ in the buying
center.
A. initiator
B. gatekeeper
C. decider
D. buyer
E. gateway
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102. The Northwoods University IT department is planning to buy additional computers for the computer lab.
Pedro Bechara, manager of the lab, is asked for a recommendation, and he suggests buying Macintosh
computers instead of Windows PCs. What role does Pedro play in the buying center?
A. gatekeeper
B. influencer
C. decider
D. buyer
E. initiator
103. Bob Roberts founded Robertico, an equipment leasing company, three decades ago. Although he is now in
his seventies, he still has a "hands on" management style. His employees have learned that there isn't much
point in making purchase recommendations for new equipment, because Bob is going to choose whatever
he thinks is best regardless of their views. Robertico has a(n) __________ buying center culture.
A. autocratic
B. democratic
C. consultative
D. consensus
E. bureaucratic
104. A buying center that makes its decisions by majority vote is a(n) __________ buying center.
A. autocratic
B. democratic
C. consultative
D. consensus
E. bureaucratic
105. The local skydiving team is buying new parachutes. The team's coach has invited all team members to
make recommendations, after which he will select the successful vendor. The skydiving team's buying
center has a(n) __________ organizational culture.
A. democratic
B. consultative
C. consensus
D. autocratic
E. bureaucratic
106. To maximize efficiency, farmers send their eggs to a __________ who handles sales and shipments to
supermarkets.
A. distributor
B. fabricator
C. contractor
D. trafficker
E. manufacturer
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107. The chair of the board of the local Humane Society chose the bank where the organization keeps its money;
however, the office manager is the primary person who makes deposits, writes checks, and balances the
account every month. The office manager is the __________ in the buying center for the bank account.
A. initiator
B. decider
C. gatekeeper
D. user
E. influencer
108. B2B partners often connect to each other on the Internet through special __________ designed to facilitate
information exchanges and transactions.
A. search engines
B. web masters
C. web portals
D. web routes
E. gatekeepers
A. reseller.
B. merchandiser.
C. reference group.
D. manufacturer.
E. retailer.
A. Internet
B. institution
C. government
D. manufacturer
E. reseller
111. Which of the following details is(are) included in the order specification stage of the B2B buying process?
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112. Firms typically repurchase office supplies (paper, ink cartridges, pens, etc.) through straight rebuys on their
supplier's website. Should an office supplies sales rep stay in close touch with his or her current customers?
Why or why not?
A. No; this is a waste of time since straight rebuys are straightforward and easy to handle.
B. No; the sales rep should be looking for new customers instead.
C. Yes; straight rebuys require a lot of the sales rep's assistance.
D. Yes; the sales rep might learn about a new opportunity in the need recognition stage.
E. Yes; history has shown that online reordering can't be trusted.
113. Suppose that Volkswagen is preparing an RFP for a hands-free phone connection for a new car model.
Which of the following would you not expect to find in the RFP?
114. Because they do so much driving while visiting doctors' offices and hospitals, pharmaceutical sales
representatives are often given company cars to drive. When a pharmaceutical company like Merck is
preparing to purchase new company cars, sales reps' feedback will be sought on car models and features,
but the final decision will be made by higher levels of management. What role(s) do the sales reps play in
the buying center?
A. users
B. initiators
C. influencers
D. users and influencers
E. users and initiators
115. Kimberly has just learned that Caribou Coffee is looking for a new source of commercial-grade coffee
makers, one of the products she sells. She knows Caribou has been in business for many years, but she has
not been able to get any business from them. When developing her marketing strategy, Kimberly will
probably assume that this represents a(n) __________ situation for Caribou Coffee, and she will want to
find out why Caribou is considering alternatives.
A. adapted buy
B. new buy
C. modified rebuy
D. straight rebuy
E. generic buy
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116. Normally, BC bottling company attaches plastic labels to its bottles. However, a new regulation requires
that the company now use fabric labels. To use this latest innovation, BC bottling company must now
source these fabric labels from another company. This is an example of
117. CA Technologies, a firm providing software and services to information technology departments, maintains
a corporate blog. How can this blog help CA Technologies with B2B marketing?
119. Hinsdale High School has recently decided to sponsor a rugby team. It is in the process of considering
where to buy the uniforms. This is a ________ situation.
A. straight rebuy
B. new buy
C. straight new buy
D. modified new buy
E. modified rebuy
120. Which step in the buying process is most likely to happen in a straight rebuy situation?
A. product specification
B. RFP process
C. need recognition
D. proposal analysis
E. supplier selection
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Essay Questions
121. Jackson owns a bike rental business at a resort destination. He is looking at the number of upcoming
bookings to the resort to help him figure out how many new bikes to purchase for next season. What type
of demand is he facing?
122. Michelin Tire Company produces a variety of tires at factories in South Carolina. Name three B2B markets
in which Michelin might sell its tires.
123. Warren used to sell cars at an automobile dealership. Now he sells repossession services to automobile
dealers. To be successful, what changes in the buying process will Warren have to adjust to?
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124. Ellen is asked to create a vendor analysis process for a physician in private practice, evaluating suppliers of
products such as medical supplies. What should Ellen include in a formal vendor analysis using metrics?
125. Create a realistic example of a B2B buying center, describing the different roles played by members of the
team.
126. The buying center concept has parallels in business-to-consumer buying situations when groups are making
buying decisions. Describe a situation where a group of consumers will make a purchasing decision and
explain how consumer roles might mirror those in a buying center.
127. As a business-to-business marketer, would you prefer to market to a firm with an autocratic or a consensus
buying center culture, and why?
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128. How are the B2B and B2C buying processes different?
130. Vance wants his company to consider using Vonage for VOIP telephone calls instead of its existing
telephone provider. He approaches his supervisor, the telecomm manager, and suggests this change. In the
buying center concept, what role does Vance play?
131. When Vance proposed switching the company to Vonage for VOIP telephone calls, he had to approach
Deborah, assistant to the firm's head of the purchasing department, to find out how to proceed. Everyone in
the company knows that nothing gets purchased without going through Deborah first. What role does
Deborah play in a buying center?
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132. The World Trade Organization creates proposals that are then discussed by more than 150 member
countries and not approved until the proposal is agreeable to all. What type of organizational culture exists
in the WTO?
133. Why is it important for marketers to identify who plays which role in a buying center?
134. When Fulton University built its first dormitories, it hired a consulting engineer to advise the university in
choosing an architectural firm and contractor. For Fulton University, building its first dormitories
represented what kind of buying situation?
135. Why is it important for sales representatives to know whether a potential business customer is making a
new buy or a modified rebuy decision?
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136. Identify and give an example of each of the four B2B markets.
137. Define derived demand and give an example of how demand for B2B sales is often derived from B2C
sales.
138. Identify the four general types of organizational buying center cultures, and explain how these may impact
the approach taken by a salesperson.
139. Of the three buying situations, in which one is a salesperson most likely to be involved?
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140. Francesca is a textbook company salesperson about to call on the Philadelphia School District. She would
like to know in advance whether the school district's buying center is autocratic or democratic. What types
of behavior might she observe that would help her to tell which of these two types of buying centers it is?
How should she change her sales approach depending on which type it is?
141. Manufacturers like Volkswagen often have testing departments that test incoming parts and supplies. The
primary reason for these premanufacturing tests is to avoid using faulty materials in the manufacturing
process that can cause major problems later on. How might Volkswagen also use these results in the
business-to-business buying process?
142. Imagine that you are a sales representative for IBM, selling consulting services. Which of the four types of
buying center cultures do you think it would be easiest to sell to? Using the characteristics of the buying
center culture you chose, explain why it was your choice, and how you would approach selling to that type
of buying center.
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143. Suppose that six months ago, Levi Strauss began working with a new vendor for zippers, snaps, and other
hardware used on its jeans. Now the buying center wants to assess the new vendor's performance. Describe
how Levi Strauss might perform this assessment. Be specific.
144. Describe the four B2B markets and explain how their transactions differ.
145. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using the RFP process, both for the buying organization and
the vendor.
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146. A team of people are brought together to purchase new pews for a church. Father Andrew has been trying
for years to get the church to buy new pews, so he is thrilled. Mrs. Swanson, Father Andrew's longtime
secretary, feels very strongly that the pews need to be made of maple to match the old pews, and they need
to have cushions for the older people. Everyone is a little afraid of Mrs. Swanson because she manages
Father Andrew closely and no one gets to him without her OK. Mr. Jones called the meeting and is the
chair of the committee, so he will ultimately choose which pews they will purchase. Mrs. Leverett is the
treasurer for the church and does all of the ordering. Using the six categories of roles within the buying
center, state which person is fulfilling each role.
147. Briefly describe the four types of buying centers and give an example of each.
148. Name three ways a B2B marketer can enhance customer relationships.
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149. What is a new buy, and what steps in the buying process does it typically go through?
150. Describe a straight rebuy situation, and explain how it differs from a modified rebuy.
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Chapter 07 Business-to-Business Marketing Answer Key
FALSE
Business-to-business marketing refers to the process of buying and selling goods or services to be used
in the production of other goods and services for consumption by the buying organization and/or resale
by wholesalers and retailers.
TRUE
B2B organizations market goods and services to other businesses but not to the ultimate consumer.
3. Resellers differ from producers in that resellers significantly alter the form of goods they sell.
FALSE
Resellers do not significantly alter the form of the goods they sell. Wholesalers and distributors are two
types of resellers.
4. The B2B buying process tends to be more formal than B2C buying.
TRUE
The B2B buying process is more structured, involving written specification of needs and formal
proposals.
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Learning Objective: 07-02 List the steps in the B2B buying process.
Topic: B2B Buying Process
5. The RFP process is used by buyers to allow customer input into value creation.
FALSE
The RFP (request for proposals) process allows organizations to invite alternative vendors or suppliers
to bid on supplying the organization's required needs.
6. The final step of the business-to-business buying process is a formal vendor performance analysis.
TRUE
In this final step, the selected vendor's performance is evaluated in order to decide whether or not to
give the vendor additional business in the future.
TRUE
Organizational culture may vary by geography, by division, or by functional department.
8. Most B2B buying situations can be categorized into three categories: new buys, structured rebuys, and
automatic rebuys.
FALSE
Most B2B buying situations are categorized as either new buys, modified rebuys, or straight rebuys.
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9. In both new buy and straight rebuy situations, several members of a buying center will be intensely
involved in the purchasing decision.
FALSE
In a new buy, all members of the buying center will be involved in the purchasing decision; however, in
a straight rebuy, it is likely that the buyer will handle the transaction alone.
10. An architect working for a large firm requests specific computer software to produce designs, drawings,
and other technical information for his clients. The architect probably serves as a gatekeeper in the
buying center.
FALSE
The architect will fill the user role; in addition, he or she is probably the initiator. The gatekeeper
controls information or access, or both, to decision makers and influencers.
11. A buying center whose members reach a decision based on a collective agreement is known as an
autocratic buying center.
FALSE
A consensus buying center is one in which all members of the team must reach a collective agreement
that they can support a particular decision.
12. A small business decides to upgrade its aging phone system. The business will probably place a straight
rebuy order.
FALSE
A straight rebuy is typically used for additional purchases of things that are bought regularly. In this
case, a new buy is the most likely choice.
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13. When the Toyota Prius first entered the marketplace, dealers kept waiting lists of people wanting one
and the factories had to ramp up production and order more raw materials. This is an example of
derived demand.
TRUE
Derived demand reflects the link between consumers' demand for a company's output and the
company's purchase of necessary inputs to manufacture or assemble that particular output.
14. Fabricworld buys fabric from China and sells it to clothing manufacturers in the United States.
Fabricworld is a retailer.
FALSE
Fabricworld is a reseller. A retailer sells directly to a consumer.
FALSE
Public institutions oftentimes engage in B2B relationships to fulfill their needs for capital construction,
equipment, supplies, food, janitorial services, and so on.
16. Formal performance evaluations of the vendor and the products sold generally occur in the B2C buying
process.
FALSE
Formal performance evaluations of the vendor and the products sold generally do not occur in B2C
buying situations, as they do in the B2B setting.
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17. The local school district realized it needed to upgrade the computers in the school libraries. This
represents the product specification stage of the B2B buying process.
FALSE
In the first stage of the B2B buying process, the buying organization recognizes, through either internal
or external sources, that it has an unfilled need—in this case, upgraded computers for the school
libraries.
18. A small business may use a web portal as a means of forming a supply chain that can respond to its
needs.
TRUE
Smaller companies may lack the ability to attract broad attention to their requests, so they might turn to
a web portal. Portals can provide tremendous cost savings because they eliminate periodic negotiations
and routine paperwork, and they offer the means to form a supply chain that can respond quickly to the
buyer's needs.
AACSB: Technology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 07-02 List the steps in the B2B buying process.
Topic: B2B Buying Process
19. Once a vendor receives an order from a firm, it responds by immediately filling the order.
FALSE
The supplier first sends an acknowledgment that it has received the order, and then it fills the order.
20. As the owner of a small business with 60 employees that makes custom floor mats, Paul makes all of
the buying decisions. Paul is most likely the user.
FALSE
Paul is the influencer, decider, buyer, and gatekeeper, but probably not the user.
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21. When you go to the hospital for an operation, you are the decider in the buying process.
FALSE
You are the user. The decider would be the person who chose the supplies for your surgery.
22. Consultative buying centers use one person to make a decision but solicit input from others before doing
so.
TRUE
This is the definition of consultative buying centers.
23. LinkedIn is useful for networking in the B2B marketplace, but Twitter is not typically used.
FALSE
Twitter is also valuable because businesses can use it to communicate with one another.
AACSB: Technology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 07-04 Describe the different types of organizational cultures.
Topic: Buying Center
24. As Daphne's business grew, she needed to find a new way to manage payroll for her employees, so she
researched payroll companies to see which one would best meet her needs. Daphne was involved in a
new buy situation.
TRUE
In a new buy situation, a customer purchases a good or service for the first time.
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25. Neighbors Bicycles needed more bicycle seats. It decided to order gel seats in addition to the traditional
seats it had always ordered. This is a straight rebuy.
FALSE
This is a modified rebuy because the buyer changed some specifications. It could also be considered a
new buy because Neighbors hadn't ordered gel seats before.
26. Business-to-business marketing involves buying and selling goods or services by all of the following
except
A. manufacturers.
B. consumers.
C. retailers.
D. producers.
E. wholesalers.
Business-to-business (B2B) marketing refers to the process of buying and selling goods or services to
be used in the production of other goods and services for consumption by the buying organization
and/or resale by wholesalers and retailers. When businesses sell to consumers, it is B2C marketing.
27. Derek bought a pickup truck to transport his equipment to fishing tournaments. He also bought a trailer
for his lawn maintenance business. His purchases were
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Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 07-01 Describe the ways in which business-to-business (B2B) firms segment their markets.
Topic: B2B Marketing
28. Jackie works as a sales rep for a company that produces and sells steel used in building construction.
Jackie is in __________ sales.
A. G2B
B. B2C
C. B2B
D. C2C
E. G2G
Jackie sells materials used by other businesses; thus, she is in B2B sales.
29. Sales of electric components manufactured by Rick's company depend on sales of new cars. Rick's
company faces __________ demand.
A. synthetic
B. situational
C. monopolistic
D. contrived
E. derived
Derived demand refers to the link between consumers' demand for a company's output and the
company's purchase of necessary inputs. The car manufacturer's demand for electric components is
derived from the demand for its cars.
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30. Paula has developed a successful business selling appliances to homebuilders. She carefully monitors
the issuance of new home permits to anticipate how many appliances she will need to buy in order to
supply her customers. Paula is concerned with __________ demand.
A. modified
B. secondary
C. rebuy
D. derived
E. delayed
Derived demand refers to the link between consumers' demand for a company's output and the
company's purchase of necessary inputs. The homebuilders' demand for appliances is derived from the
demand for its homes.
32. Unlike manufacturers, __________ buy products from other businesses but do not significantly alter the
form of the products they buy before selling them.
A. producers
B. consumers
C. resellers
D. raw materials suppliers
E. gatekeepers
Resellers—both wholesalers and distributors—buy products from businesses and sell to other
businesses, but do not significantly alter the products involved.
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Topic: B2B Marketing
33. A __________ is a type of reseller, a business that buys from other businesses but does not significantly
alter the form of the products it buys.
A. manufacturer
B. producer
C. consumer
D. wholesaler
E. factory
Resellers include wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.
34. Malcolm buys overrun clothing from factories around the South. He sells the clothes to discount
retailers. Malcolm is a
A. manufacturer.
B. producer.
C. consumer.
D. factory agent.
E. reseller.
Resellers include wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. Resellers purchase products from businesses
and sell them to other businesses without significantly altering them.
35. Hospitals, schools, and religious organizations are examples of __________ buyers.
A. manufacturing
B. retail
C. institutional
D. factory agent
E. reseller
Institutional buyers include organizations such as hospitals, colleges, and churches.
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38. In most countries, __________ is(are) among the largest purchasers of goods and services.
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39. Both the B2B and B2C buying processes begin with
A. central planning.
B. need recognition.
C. postpurchase dissonance.
D. alternative evaluation.
E. order specification.
Need recognition is the first step of both the B2C and B2B buying processes.
40. Compared to the B2C process, the information search and alternative evaluation steps in the B2B
process are
A. decentralized.
B. less focused on customer value creation.
C. identical.
D. more formal and structured.
E. based on derived supply analysis.
Because of the buying center and organizational requirements, the B2B buying process is more formal
and tends to have more structure and rules than the B2C buying process.
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42. B2B buying decisions are often made by
A. governors.
B. influencers.
C. committees.
D. resellers.
E. consumers.
B2B buying decisions are often made by a committee, often called the buying center.
43. When Goodwish Marketing decided to upgrade its computer network, many people were involved in
the decision. In B2B buying systems, decisions are often made
A. quickly.
B. by a single expert.
C. at auction sites.
D. by a committee after considerable deliberation.
E. through community debating organizations.
B2B buying decisions are often made by a committee, often called the buying center.
44. Judy knows it is important to approach business buyers at the right time, often during the first stage of
their buying process, which is
A. need recognition.
B. the RFP process.
C. proposal analysis.
D. vendor negotiation and selection.
E. product specification.
Both the B2B and the B2C buying processes begin with need recognition.
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45. After need recognition, a business develops __________ that suppliers might use to develop their
proposals.
A. vendor assessments
B. initiator instructions
C. determinant attributes
D. product specifications
E. focal alternatives
Product specifications are detailed descriptions of the business's specific requirements for the purchase
occasion.
46. After Hurricane Katrina, many states reevaluated their coastal area building requirements. These new
building codes represented __________ that building materials companies used to develop new
products.
A. vendor assessments
B. initiator instructions
C. determinant products
D. product specifications
E. focal alternatives
The new building codes present detailed information that all builders and their suppliers need to adhere
to. As such, they will form part of the specifications for any purchase of building supplies.
47. Charlie is hoping to get a chance to bid on supplying key components to Ned's business. He is eager to
move forward, but he must wait until
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or thirty days. All nature parched up. Kept to the house the greater
part of the day.
Saturday, Aug. 20.—Therm. 90°. There has been a difference of
twenty degrees between to-day and last Saturday, and of twenty-four
degrees between the 10th and 20th of this month. I am regularly
steaming. Am going to the Jew’s again: it is their Sabbath feast.
Their olla podrida does not agree with me very well. It is put into the
oven on Friday just before sunset, and remains till it is wanted,
stewing from twelve to twenty hours in a river of oil. The day was,
however, a change from my imprisonment. The Rabbi read a part of
Genesis. Walked to the Millah, the heat excessive; returned home,
and had some pleasant talk with the Sheïkh: was right glad to get
away from the smell of the Jews, and from nose-blowing, &c.
Sunday, Aug. 21.—Therm. 88°. Day fine. The hot wind has
ceased. Read the prayers, and passed all day in the house with the
Greek Testament.
Monday, Aug. 22.—Therm. 76°. A great fall in the glass. Felt very
cold in the night; morning cloudy, with appearance of rain in the
west. Mohammed Serren brought one of his sahabi[124] for me to
prescribe something for him; the poor fellow was very ill, and came
with lots of commissions from others; but not being able to explain
himself very well, he mounted his horse, and went to some tents in
the neighbourhood, and brought me a louse, telling me that the chief
of the tribe, a great friend of his, had them all over his body; and that
as his skin bred them, he wished to know how he was to get rid of
them. He then detailed his own domestic disease. He had the
prettiest woman in the tribe for his wife; but she did not like him. He
therefore wanted me to give him a charm to compel her to love him.
Hearing a rattling of chains below, I went out to inquire the cause of
it, and asked if they were intended for an elephant; but received for
answer, that they were for the poor devils who had stolen the
Sheïkh’s horse: they are to be chained up for God knows how long.
The Arab returned for his medicines; and when I was about to give
him some directions about his diet, he said it was of no use, for they
had but two kinds of food, milk and ’eïsh (barley-bread). There has
been a great commotion amongst the Jews. Poor Eïsh Ben Músa
came crying to me, having heard that the Sheïkh had made me
promise to go and eat at Suleïmán’s, who is a great rascal, and
whom I dislike. The beast came, and wanted to explain away his
rascality. I find I cannot go there, but fighting follows.
Tuesday, Aug. 23.—Therm. 84°. Walked out. An arrival from the
desert here from Suweïrah, but with no news either way. The Jews
are boring me to death. Do not feel very well. Towards night it turned
cold.
Wednesday, Aug. 24.—Therm. 72°. Had some talk with the
Sheïkh. It appears that all will be ready in about ten days. The place
was alarmed this morning by a heavy firing heard in the direction of
Eït Bamárah, and it was known how the people of As-sírer had gone
out to punish some Harámís[125] in that direction. We went out, but
could see nothing: the news was brought by a horse, whose rider is
supposed to have been shot. The animal, it was known, would, if he
were started, make as hard as he could to the Sheïkh’s stable. All
mounted, and were off to the scene of action; it proved, however, a
false alarm; no great mischief done; the place in an uproar. All the
parties who started after P.M. are now returning. Weather much
cooler.
Thursday, Aug. 25.—Therm. 78°. Day beautiful. The post is
arrived at last. More money is asked by the Sheïkh, who now refuses
to give me a letter of credit. I fear I am in the hands of a rascal. I
have had a bit of a row with him, and have threatened to go back.
Friday, Aug. 26.—Therm. 68°. There has been a fall of ten
degrees. This morning the son of Mohammed ’Abád arrived, bringing
news that his father will be here in a day or two. This looks like a
beginning; although he admits that they will not start for fifteen days
of their month equal to eleven of ours. The place is crowded with
persons, who have come from the south, who had heard of an attack
intended to be made on the town. Am quite sick of my Jew visitors,
who, under the pretence of bringing me food, stop here half the day.
Hámed tells me to get every thing ready; for as soon as his father
arrives, we are to start.
Saturday, Aug. 27.—Therm. 70°. Hámed has let out much of the
Sheïkh’s rascality. There is a conference taking place about a war
with Bamárah: this is a very anxious time for me. Had my dinner at
the Millah, and afterwards went to the synagogue.
Sunday, Aug. 28.—Therm. 70°. The cold was so great last night,
that I was forced to have recourse to my háïk. Read the prayers, and
kept my room all the day.
Monday, Aug. 29.—Therm. 70°. A party, with about sixty camels,
started this morning to wait for me on the confines of the desert.
Kept up a long conversation, to the great amusement of the people.
There has been a large arrival of Shilhahs, who have again put off
our excursion. Cold to-night.
Tuesday, Aug. 30.—Therm. 70°. Some little rain has fallen during
the night. The place is swarming with people, partly owing to the war,
and partly to the Sók at Hámed Omonsa. A flock of the same kind of
green, brown, and red birds, with long beaks, and a shrill note, that
are so common on the coast of Arabia Felix, made their appearance
here. Wrote to Mr. Wilkinson.
Wednesday, Aug. 31.—Therm. 68°. Went off to the sea,
accompanied by the Sheïkh and eleven persons, including two
slaves. We travelled very slowly the first hour W. by N., and then
three miles due N. In about half an hour arrived at one of the
Sheïkh’s houses, having passed the ruins of a town with tombs: then
turning S., rode till twelve, when we came to about fifty tents, which
were so low, that they were covered by the bushes, nor did I see
them till the dogs were on us. The whole plain through which we had
ridden, is capable of cultivation. We found in it large flocks of sheep
and goats, and herds of camels. At half-past twelve, turned W.S.W.,
and then S.W., and rode till four P.M., when we came to a large and
powerful spring of salt and bitter water. Here the Sheïkh divided
three loaves among the party, and being thirsty, we took a little
draught. The sea was distant about one mile, but not visible, as it lay
just under Cape Nún. We had crossed the Búkukmán, which was
dry, and the Sayyad, which had but little water, and the As-saká,
whose water was little and bad: these three, after their junction, form
a fine body of water that falls into the sea. We now turned due S.,
and crossed a chain of hills, and started several herds of gazelles,
and came, at seven P.M., to a large encampment on a fine plain.
Poor Abú was knocked up, and was near falling twice from his horse.
After the tent was pitched, all went to prayers. At nine, the Sheïkh of
this, and an adjoining encampment, came to make their feast on the
heart, liver, and entrails of the sheep, thrown upon hot charcoal, and
then taken off, and wrapped up in the caul and the mesenteric gland,
roasted on ramrods, and then handed round; the Sheïkh pushing
each piece at the end of the ramrod. At midnight the whole body was
brought, and made into kuskusú. I did not eat any thing, but had
merely some camel’s milk for drink, and then went to sleep.
Thursday, Sept. 1.—Therm. 64°. Cloudy, and with a mist equal to
rain. Up at five A.M. to prayers; then came kuskusú. I got a part of
one of my loaves: the people of all the tents came to pay their
respects, and brought with them lots of vermin. I was greatly
annoyed; they are sad savages. The appearance of the place last
night was very grand; there were fifty large fires burning, throwing
their light upon immense herds of cattle, and on the savage
countenances of men and women. Abú was very ill, but would eat.
We did not start till one P.M., as the Sheïkh had some business to
transact. We kept along the valley S.S.W. for an hour, and then
turning N.W., crossed a chain of mountains, called Abú-l’Asel, from
the quantity of honey they produced, the bees hiving in the
Euphorbium plant. At six P.M. we arrived at the large encampment of
El Báshá. There are here above one hundred tents, one thousand
camels, with sheep, and goats out of number: there are also regular
workmen, &c. here, and the encampment has the look of a town.
Supper came, as last night, when I took my milk, but ate nothing:
then came the story-teller, who gave a genealogical history of the
Arabs from the time of Abraham, and of the patriarchs from Noah;
then of the Koreïsh; and, lastly, of the Tagakánths, who are certainly
the men alluded to in Belzoni’s tomb; they have passed by several
names, that of Ansár is the one they held the longest; the story-teller
finished with some verses complimentary to the Sheïkh and the
Christian. He improvised with great fluency.
Friday, Sept. 2.—Therm. 70°. We had thunder and rain during the
night. This place is called El Fyeshabd (............). At seven A.M. we
saddled our horses to send them to water; they had none to drink,
except from salt springs, for this the third day: the people, however,
were unwilling to let them go, and they have therefore sent for water,
although not a drop is to be obtained within some miles. While the
others were feasting on their kuskusú, I took my milk. There then
ensued a long argument about the antiquity of the Ergebat and
Tagakánth genealogies, &c. To prevent a quarrel, the bard recited a
poem. The people here are undoubtedly a happy race. With a firm
conviction in the truth of their religion, and feeling none of the
artificial wants of civilized life, they are satisfied with what nature
produces, and bear the inconveniences to which they are exposed
with resignation. I amused them with some matches, percussion-
caps, &c. They then went to prayers, and heard a sermon. The day
was hazy and cold towards the evening. We started at six P.M., and
rode an hour and half W. to another encampment; but there was no
milk for me, although the same kind of feast for others, which I
cannot touch; while the water was worse than would be Harrogate
and sea-water mixed together. Of course I could not swallow a
mouthful.
Saturday, Sept. 3.—Very cold during the night. Thermometer in
tent was 70° at eight A.M. We did not get off till nine A.M. Impossible
to keep to the road, as we had to turn every five minutes to visit
different encampments. At half-past ten we saw the sea. Turned W.
by N. and rode for an hour up the dry bed of a river, of which the
people do not even know the name; it is, however, said to have
water in it near the sea. We came to three large wells, where there
were many flocks watering; they were very salt; but luckily I got
some milk for myself. Rode S.S.W. for three hours without the
Sheïkh seeming to know where he was going. We took up our
position for the night at two wretched tents. There was the usual
supper; but I could eat nothing, and was compelled to have recourse
to tea, with salt water and dry bread. Hope we are going to turn
back, as I find it hard work to travel without food. Passed an high
sand-hill, and saw many snakes and covies of birds. I have now
learnt that we are to be out ten days.
Sunday, Sept. 4.—Therm. 72°. This threatens to be a very hot
day. Up at five A.M. but did not start till ten, as people were constantly
coming to the Sheïkh. Our course was S.S.W. and then W. At half-
past twelve we started a very large boar, who gave us a good chase
for an hour, when we killed him. His tusks were four inches and a
half long, and the upper one six inches in curl; he took four balls to
bring him down. We killed likewise a couple of snakes. At half-past
two we reached Frou el Wád Draha: this river, and not Akessa,
should have been in the map: it has but little water. The tide runs
high up; the bed is very salt: this is the place where the Sheïkh
wants to have a port, but it is too exposed, the surf great, and the
water shallow. We encamped at some tents close by the sea, where
I bathed. Begin to feel the want of food. The water was very bad and
I could get no milk. Some fishermen had gone out in the morning; we
waited for the return of their boat, when I got a fish; the first morsel of
food I have had. Could find, however, nothing to drink but salt water.
During the day a quarrel arose about killing the boar. The tents were
wretched.
Monday, Sept. 5.—Therm. 65°. Cold. Up at five to prayers. Got a
draught of milk, and a piece of bread, which is now becoming hard;
then went off to the sea, and bathed, and took soundings. Waited
two hours on the beach for the Sheïkh and his people, whom I met
on the road, when I was returning. Arrived at home, I dried my
clothes, which I had washed. Had a visit from all the ladies of the
place; they had buttons, beads and needles. I was much distressed
at their not having any milk or food that I could eat. It was amusing to
witness the pleasure these people feel in having a talk with a
Christian. Went down to the sea and saw the boat nearly swamped.
My mule got away, and it cost us two hours’ hard work to catch her.
The coast to the north all bluff and rocky, to the south sand-hills, and
shallow water. After being half-starved, got at length some milk at
midnight.
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Drawn by J. G. Wilkinson Esqre. from a Sketch taken Drawn on Stone & Printed by P. Gauci, 9, North Cres .
by the late John Davidson. Bedford Sqre.
Tuesday, Sept. 6.—Therm. 60°. Had a row with the Sheïkh. Some
of the people had stolen my horse’s corn. A cool wind from the N.E.
Abú upset the milk I had saved for breakfast. We started at half-past
nine, and rode fast for fourteen miles E.N.E., and then due N.
Crossed several sand-hills, and saw many gazelles, boars and
serpents. At five P.M. came to a small spring of fresh water. My horse
has been three days without any, and has had only salt water since
the day before he left Wad Nún. We came almost to blows to get a
mouthful for him; I was obliged to go without any myself; for as the
quantity is so small, it is the law to keep it for human beings alone.
We halted for an hour, and then turning a little west, crossed a high
range, and came again to El Bushra, where I got a belly-full of milk
and of bread which was now mouldy.
Wednesday, Sept. 7.—Therm. 60°. It was arranged for us to
return home this evening; but a dispute arose about a spring, and
some salt-beds, and the question of war with the Tagakánths and
Ergebats detained us the whole day. This conference was one of the
most interesting scenes I ever witnessed. Upon one of the poles of
the tent were suspended the guns, on the other the sword and
cuneas; the Sheïkh stood in the centre, myself at his right hand, and
the Kadí on his left; the charges and questions, the animated
pleadings, the powerful appeals, &c. together with the noise of those
siding with each party, all presented a striking picture. There was
some difficulty in settling matters; but all differences were eventually
brought to a close by a feast, when I got my milk and laid down.
Thursday, Sept. 8.—Therm. 62°. Off at half-past six. Rode very
fast till half-past one, when we halted at the Sheïkh’s garden. We
had crossed the Assaka, and came to the Syod, which is here only a
ditch. We then lighted a fire, and got some good tea made with fresh
water; there was plenty of figs to give a relish to the remainder of the
musty bread. I had now travelled hard for ten days, and had eaten
nothing but a small piece of fish, dry bread and camel’s milk. I
perfectly astonished these people, ............... but was much benefitted
and pleased by the trip. Got home at six P.M. when I had coffee and a
wash.
Here ends Mr. Davidson’s Journal, from which the notes have
been extracted; and the three following letters, addressed to Mr.
Willshire, will tell all that his friends have to communicate up to the
period of his lamented decease.
The next letter, which is the last that was written from Wád Nún,
relates some of the circumstances to which allusion is made by Mr.
Willshire, and which have been already printed in the Journal of the
Geographical Society. It is dated
“Saturday, Nov. 5, 1836.
“My pen almost refuses to write Wád Nún. Your kind letter
reached me this morning, and I can answer it in better spirits,
because I am happy to say my health is improving fast; but I cannot
say much about my confidence in the success of the enterprize. The
start is to be on Monday; although I do not go on that day. Every
thing is now packed up, and ready to be placed upon the camels,
with which Abú starts at day-break on Monday. I am to be left here,
as if I had sent him on; Mohammed El Abd remains behind. On
Wednesday or Thursday, according to the distance made by the
camels the first day, we start on horseback, accompanied by the
Sheïkh Berúk, and about a half-dozen horsemen, and we are to
make Yeist, if possible, in one day. There I leave the district of Wád
Nún; and to that place is a three days’ journey for loaded camels. I
there leave my horse, and mount my camel, and we push on to the
tents. It has been positively stated to the Sheïkh, that we are to stop
only the night at the tents; but this is false: I have become so used to
the language of the Taghakánths, that I understand more than they
think; and I heard that we should be there two or three days at least,
if not more. The journey is to be made in the shortest time possible.
Berúk says thirty days; my conductor, however, adds five or six; to
this, he says, that we shall go as a post, and form a party of only
five, including Abú and myself.
“Mohammed El Abd came again at night, and there was again a
sort of grumbling about the expense. I asked why I was to pay 230
mithkáls for a camel, when the usual hire for a káfilah was only from
ten to twelve? This was a silencer. Instead of being the lions of the
desert, they are only the jackals, and pay tribute to even a single
Arab, who happens to cross them on the route. The Woobd Allah
(Zeïn’s people) are the persons with whom I ought to have gone:
they are still waiting here, and Zeïn has started this morning for
Akka, to know the reason. I have at last got the account of the things
I have purchased here, and which I have signed, requesting you to
pay the amount to Abíb. It is fifty-one and a-half dollars, to which will
be added the price of a thick haïk, if one can be procured.
“Night.—Mohammed El Abd has been here again, and I have
read to him what I have written to you, and added, that all will now
look to him, not only to protect me, but to send me on. He shewed
me his letters to the two principal persons, and one of them is the
great Marabout, whose word alone is enough to protect me. His
letters state, that I am an Englishman; that the English have been
always the friends of the Mussulman; that they are all their support;
for they buy all the produce, and furnish all the things that are
consumed in this country.
“Berúk is so proud of the very idea of a ship coming to his
territory, that he has ordered Hájí Abíb to write to every body who
can assist us in the least. He brings me new milk with his own hand;
he is here ever and anon, and by keeping a jog upon his
responsibility, all may yet be well. I have quite frightened Mohammed
El Abd, by telling him of our power to stop the trade, and to make
him personally responsible, if I am detained even at Tumbuktú.
“Midnight.—My party remained here very late; I feel that after the
dressing I gave my conductor this morning, I have got once more the
upper hand of all the party, and will now keep it. To-day I have parted
with all my hair, the last remains but one of Christian appearance,
and taken up the Tisbeah. On Monday I shall have to do without an
interpreter, and on Wednesday, it is now said, we are to put on the
turban and start. You shall hear from the tents, if possible; but this is
not a very easy matter, as there are four tribes at war on the route,
and no man dares go singly: as much as eleven mithkáls have been
refused to carry a letter; but I suppose that for his own sake, the
Sheïkh will arrange this. Abú is quite well, but not in the highest
spirits. Let me assure you once more how grateful I am for all the
trouble and anxiety you have taken in this matter. May Heaven bless
and reward you and yours, and may we meet again in good old
England, and there over our honest glass talk over the difficulties we
have conquered. I do not wish to boast too much; but I do feel that
few men would have gone through even what I have suffered
already, and God knows I have much before me yet: but a merciful
Providence has hitherto preserved me through many and great
dangers, and on this I firmly rely.”
At last, after a delay of nearly seven months, Mr. D. was fairly en
route for the goal of his travels—Tumbuktú. But he had scarcely
entered the desert, when he perished by the hand of the assassin.
His last letter is the following, dated