Because the Knowledge That We Are Mortal and That Bad

question 49

Multiple Choice

Because the knowledge that we are mortal and that bad things can happen to us is very difficult to accept,we often make _______ attributions.

• A) fundamental
• B) defensive
• C) personal
• D) internal
• E) egoistic

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Definitions:

Production-oriented Era

A period in business history when the focus was on production efficiency and product capabilities rather than on understanding the needs and preferences of consumers.

Sales-oriented Era

A period in history where businesses prioritized selling as many products as possible, often with aggressive sales tactics, focusing on sales volume over customer needs.

Market-oriented Era

A period in business thought where the focus is on understanding and satisfying the needs and preferences of customers through research and market analysis.

Retailing-oriented Era

A period in business history marked by the dominant focus on retail activities, where selling direct to customers through various retail outlets was prioritized.