What Are Deficient Products

question 3

Multiple Choice

What are deficient products?

• A) products that have neither immediate appeal nor long-run benefits
• B) products that give high immediate satisfaction but only hurt consumers in the long run
• C) products that have low appeal but may benefit consumers in the long run
• D) products that are either unsafe or inferior
• E) products in the decline stage of the product life cycle

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Definitions:

Productivity

The measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.

Forced Distribution

A performance evaluation method where employees' performances are ranked and distributed along a bell curve, forcing differentiations among workers.

Performance Appraisal

Performance appraisal is a systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and productivity, typically conducted by managers or supervisors.

Autonomy

The ability or right of individuals or entities to make their own decisions and govern themselves independently.