Which of the Following Is an Example of an Informational

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an informational constraint that you might confront when completing a project?

• A) You know that your proposal would help the company, but you also know that the company can't afford to act on your proposal.
• B) Your document would be most effective if it were printed in color, but your budget will allow for only black-and-white printing.
• C) You have located advertising brochures and testimonials associated with the subject you're writing about, but you can't find reports on the kinds of controlled tests that would convince a skeptical reader.
• D) You believe that your proposal would benefit the company, but you know that your manager strongly disagrees.

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Definitions:

Utility Maximization

An economic principle that suggests individuals seek to achieve the highest level of satisfaction possible with their available resources.

Money Income

The total amount of monetary earnings received by an individual or household, including wages, salaries, benefits, and investment income.

Marginal Utility

The further satisfaction or benefit obtained by using an additional unit of a good or service.

Consumer Behavior

The study of how individuals make decisions to spend their resources on consumption-related items.