Going to the Dogs

question 14

Multiple Choice

Going to the Dogs
Demand for pet services is greatly increasing across the United States. In fact,Americans will spend nearly $44 billion dollars on their pets this year.Many American dog owners are seeking out "doggy daycares" that are more like a resort or spa than an ordinary kennel for their canine companion.Daycare services for dogs now include toy rooms,outside play areas,doggie massages,treadmills,swimming pools and cushy beds for nap time.Pet owners can watch their pets via a Web cam and some doggy daycares have a phone where owners can talk to their dog when they feel their pet needs to hear their voice. Rates vary from $20 to $45 a day per pet,depending on the amenities that the pet owner chooses.
-Refer to Going to the Dogs.Before opening the It's a Dog's Life doggy resort the potential company owners projected the costs involved in providing the services the target market (dog owners) appears to desire.Unfortunately,a decision was made to not proceed with the doggy resort as the owners felt the cost to provide the services was too high considering the rates the target market would be willing to pay.The would be an example of:

Definitions:

Internally Oriented

Focused on one's inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences as opposed to being influenced by external circumstances or opinions.

External Locus

A belief system where an individual attributes their successes and failures to external factors and influences rather than their own efforts.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events, often studied as a trait that contributes to psychological well-being when effectively balanced.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief about how much control they have over the outcomes of events in their lives, ranging from internal (a belief in personal control) to external (a belief that outside forces dominate).