What Is the Main Reason for the Distribution System Being

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for the distribution system being more complex for the hospitality industry than other industries in general?

• A) There is such a wide variety of products offered
• B) The online third party retailers such as Expedia are now in the mix
• C) Most hospitality organizations are the retailers of the product as well as the manufacturers
• D) They sell intangible goods

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

An initially inactive stimulus that, through association, acquires the capacity to evoke a conditioned response.

Higher Order Conditioning

A process in behavioral psychology where a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus, creating a second-level conditioned response.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Operant Conditioning

A process of behavioral adjustment where the level of an action is modified through the application of rewards or punishments.