Inner Tension That a Consumer Experiences After Recognizing an Inconsistency

question 35

Multiple Choice

Inner tension that a consumer experiences after recognizing an inconsistency between behavior and values or opinions is referred to as:

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) psychological discomfort
• C) affect referral
• D) perceptual imbalance
• E) dissatisfaction

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Definitions:

Replenishment Cycle

The process or time it takes to replenish inventory in a supply chain, from ordering to receiving goods.

Expected Shortage

The anticipated deficiency in quantity or supply of a product or resource relative to the expected demand for that product or resource.

Safety Inventory

Additional stock kept to mitigate the risk of stockouts and production halts due to fluctuations in demand and supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain Manager

An expert in charge of supervising and directing the strategy and operations of a corporation's supply chain and logistics.