The Number of Companies Using Social Networking Sites to Promote

question 5

Multiple Choice

The number of companies using social networking sites to promote their product and services ____ increasing.

• A)is
• B)are
• C)were

Understand how changes in consumer preferences and population demographics affect demand.

Comprehend how market mechanisms (increase or decrease in the number of firms) affect supply.

Recognize the reasons behind the upward slope of the supply curve.

Examine the influence of external events on market equilibrium (disease discoveries, technological breakthroughs).

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Definitions:

French And Raven

A theory identifying five bases of power: legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent.

Rewards And Punishment

A psychological principle involving the use of positive reinforcements or penalties to influence behavior.

Diffuse Status Characteristics

Attributes that individuals carry into social situations that can affect perceptions and interactions, often unrelated to specific abilities or tasks at hand.

Status Allocation

The process by which social status is distributed among the members of a group.