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What was the total amount spent by firms in the African region in 2015?
What was the total amount spent by firms in the African region in 2015?
By what year is B2B spending expected to rise to $3.5 trillion?
By what year is B2B spending expected to rise to $3.5 trillion?
What percentage of B2B spending is expected to be spent on materials?
What percentage of B2B spending is expected to be spent on materials?
Which two countries account for 40% of the spending in the African region?
Which two countries account for 40% of the spending in the African region?
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What percentage of large firms in Africa are based in South Africa?
What percentage of large firms in Africa are based in South Africa?
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What is the projected percentage of B2B spending that will go towards capital goods?
What is the projected percentage of B2B spending that will go towards capital goods?
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What sector will account for the remaining percentage of B2B spending after materials and capital goods?
What sector will account for the remaining percentage of B2B spending after materials and capital goods?
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Which designation has the highest representation among employees in this study?
Which designation has the highest representation among employees in this study?
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What is a significant benefit of integrating AI-CRM with a global IT system?
What is a significant benefit of integrating AI-CRM with a global IT system?
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How does AI-CRM positively impact competitive advantage for businesses?
How does AI-CRM positively impact competitive advantage for businesses?
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Which practice reflects a commitment to social sustainability within a business?
Which practice reflects a commitment to social sustainability within a business?
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Which aspect of AI-CRM relates to improving a company's market share?
Which aspect of AI-CRM relates to improving a company's market share?
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What does a business focus on when demonstrating social sustainable practices?
What does a business focus on when demonstrating social sustainable practices?
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Which statement about AI-CRM application is accurate regarding customer inquiries?
Which statement about AI-CRM application is accurate regarding customer inquiries?
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How does a company ensure humanitarian labor rights are upheld?
How does a company ensure humanitarian labor rights are upheld?
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What is a key goal of social sustainability in business decisions?
What is a key goal of social sustainability in business decisions?
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What was the purpose of the survey questionnaire in the study?
What was the purpose of the survey questionnaire in the study?
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How was the sampling framework designed in this study?
How was the sampling framework designed in this study?
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What percentage of organizations had between 501 to 1000 employees?
What percentage of organizations had between 501 to 1000 employees?
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What phase involved applying the scientific process to select questionnaire items?
What phase involved applying the scientific process to select questionnaire items?
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What was the time frame for the first phase of the study?
What was the time frame for the first phase of the study?
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What aspect of sustainability performance is notably under-researched according to the studies mentioned?
What aspect of sustainability performance is notably under-researched according to the studies mentioned?
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Dynamic capabilities (DCV) primarily assist firms in which of the following areas?
Dynamic capabilities (DCV) primarily assist firms in which of the following areas?
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AI-CRM systems are designed to provide customers with which type of information?
AI-CRM systems are designed to provide customers with which type of information?
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What is the significance of investing in advanced ICT technologies for firms?
What is the significance of investing in advanced ICT technologies for firms?
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What is the main advantage of AI-based CRM systems for B2B firms?
What is the main advantage of AI-based CRM systems for B2B firms?
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The studies highlighted in the content primarily focus on adapting to which type of changes?
The studies highlighted in the content primarily focus on adapting to which type of changes?
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According to the content, capabilities in firms are described as:
According to the content, capabilities in firms are described as:
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According to the findings, what should B2B firms' focus be regarding social sustainability?
According to the findings, what should B2B firms' focus be regarding social sustainability?
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What aspect of AI-CRM systems must managers learn to utilize effectively?
What aspect of AI-CRM systems must managers learn to utilize effectively?
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What is a primary benefit of information generated by AI-CRM systems?
What is a primary benefit of information generated by AI-CRM systems?
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What is a potential challenge noted regarding the short-term use of AI-based CRM systems?
What is a potential challenge noted regarding the short-term use of AI-based CRM systems?
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What do firms acquire and deploy to respond to market variance over time?
What do firms acquire and deploy to respond to market variance over time?
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What future research direction is suggested for studying B2B contexts?
What future research direction is suggested for studying B2B contexts?
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In what way is relationship performance linked to social sustainability performance?
In what way is relationship performance linked to social sustainability performance?
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What should B2B managers do to optimize AI-CRM systems?
What should B2B managers do to optimize AI-CRM systems?
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What might indicate the effectiveness of AI-CRM systems in future operations?
What might indicate the effectiveness of AI-CRM systems in future operations?
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Study Notes
Customer Relationship Management (AI-CRM)
- Quality AI-CRM execution enhances customer pleasure levels in B2B relationships.
- B2B firms’ strategies align with AI-CRM objectives for improved relationship management.
- Access to data sets allows for effective execution of AI-CRM in customer management.
- Integration of AI-CRM with global IT systems is achievable for firms.
- AI-CRM systems can manage increasing pressures from customer inquiries.
- AI-CRM reinforces social sustainability and improves organizational reputation.
- Implementation of AI-CRM offers competitive advantages over firms not utilizing such systems.
- AI-CRM positively influences market share for B2B relationship management.
Social Sustainability Performance (SSP)
- Focus on social sustainable practices and actions is emphasized.
- Development of plans to enhance social sustainability is a priority.
- Business decisions consider impacts on local communities.
- Commitment to suitable labor working environments is upheld.
- Strict policies are in place to prevent child and forced labor.
- Ongoing vigilance against labor rights abuses is maintained.
- Non-discriminatory practices based on age, sex, race, or religion are ensured.
B2B Spending Trends in Africa
- African firms spent nearly $2.6 trillion in 2015, with substantial contributions from Nigeria and South Africa.
- B2B spending is predicted to rise to $3.5 trillion by 2025, with allocation across materials (50%), capital goods (16%), and services.
Research Context in South Africa
- The study targeted employees in manufacturing sectors involved in B2B practices across various South African provinces.
- Sampling included diverse industry participants to enhance findings' generalizability.
Data Collection Process
- A survey questionnaire was deployed in phases to collect data effective for AI-CRM research.
- The first phase of the questionnaire was refined from December 2020 to January 2021.
Theoretical Insights and Future Directions
- Dynamic capabilities (DCV) enable firms to adapt to changing market environments.
- AI-CRM enhances data-driven customer relationships and acts as crucial aggregation tools.
- Future research should explore B2B customer journey impacts on social sustainability performance.
- Managers must trust and optimize AI-CRM systems for greater returns on investment in the long run.
- The positive relationship between B2B firms’ relationship performance and social sustainability must be recognized.
- Need for comparative studies in different emerging markets (e.g., Latin America, India, Malaysia) is highlighted for broader insights.
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This quiz explores the effective execution of AI-CRM in managing B2B relationships. It covers how quality AI-CRM can enhance customer experience and align strategies with objectives. Perfect for understanding modern customer relationship management.