The marketing management process is

Multiple Choice

a discontinuous process because the three jobs in the process are not interconnected.

implementing plans that have been made by$,$ and remain controlled by$,$ others.

focused only on planning for the present market because consumers' needs, competitors, and the environment hardly ever change.

planning marketing activities, but not directing or controlling the implementation of these plans. $$

planning marketing activities, directing the implementation of the plans, and controlling these plans.