While Cost Leadership Requires Rewards for Cost Reduction, Product Differentiation

question 27

Multiple Choice

While cost leadership requires rewards for cost reduction, product differentiation requires rewards for ________.

• A) creative flair
• B) efficiency
• C) quantitative goals
• D) production goals

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

A form of motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activity itself rather than from any external rewards.

Individualistic Cultures

Individualistic Cultures emphasize personal goals, autonomy, and independence, valuing individual achievement over collective interests.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize the group over the individual, stressing community, cooperation, and interdependence.