Suppose Mr

question 168

Short Answer

Suppose Mr. Tyler is coming home from a business trip. It is late at night, his cab is waiting, and he suddenly remembers that he forgot to buy his wife a gift. The only shop in the airport that is open sells souvenir T-shirts. Mr. Tyler quickly buys a shirt for $14.95. For him, the shirt was a(n) ________ good.
convenience
industrial
shopping
accessory
specialty

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Definitions:

Local Differences

Variations in cultural, social, economic, and environmental characteristics that are unique to specific geographic areas or communities.

McDonaldization

The process by which principles of the fast-food industry, such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control, are becoming dominant in other sectors of society.

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often leading to increased connectivity and interdependence of the world's markets and businesses.

Homogenizing Effects

The process by which dominant cultures or ideas begin to diminish or eliminate cultural differences, leading to a more uniform or similar society.