ESRI and Other GIS Suppliers Have Developed Schemes for Classifying

question 29

Multiple Choice

ESRI and other GIS suppliers have developed schemes for classifying geographic areas. The ESRI Tapestry Segmentation scheme classifies neighborhoods into 67 distinctive segments. How would you classify the following person? Thomas is a recent college graduate who accepted a merchant training position with Macy's in New York City. After six months, his strong performance at the company led to a promotion to assistant buyer and a raise. Each evening he either goes to a yoga class or relaxes at home streaming a movie. He enjoys traveling to Colorado on long weekends in the winter to go downhill skiing. Which of the following most accurately describes Thomas?

• A) Chic
• B) Metro Renter
• C) Metropolitans
• D) Main Street, USA
• E) Laptops and Lattes

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Definitions:

Bureaucracy

A system of government or management that is characterized by specialized roles, hierarchical structure, and adherence to fixed rules.

Reference Group

A social group that an individual uses as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior.

Organizational Operations

The activities and practices involved in running a business or other organization effectively, including planning, strategy, and execution of various functions.

Mandate

An authoritative command or instruction, often given by voters to elected officials or by higher authorities to subordinates.