All of the Following Were Parts of the Vision During

question 47

Multiple Choice

All of the following were parts of the vision during the early days of e-commerce except the belief that:

• A) new, "first-mover" middlemen, with expertise in e-commerce, would force traditional intermediaries out of business.
• B) online consumers were rational and cost-driven.
• C) entry costs to the online retail market would be much less than those needed to establish a physical storefront.
• D) the cost of acquiring customers would be much lower.

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Definitions:

Role Conflicts

Occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon a person such that compliance with both would be difficult.

Interpersonal Relations

It refers to the social and emotional interaction between two or more individuals in an organizational setting.

Task Demands

The physical, psychological, and social requirements of a job that employees need to meet to perform their roles effectively.

Job Design

The process of organizing tasks, duties, and responsibilities into a productive unit of work to enhance job satisfaction and performance.