Marie Is an Operations Manager at a Local Housekeeping Service

question 301

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Marie is an operations manager at a local housekeeping service. She is recommending that her firm make better use of the Internet so its services are more readily available to its customers. Marie's recommendation reflects a growing trend in service-sector firms.

Understand the concept of behavioral economics, including self-interest and altruism.

Describe the nature and outcomes of the dictator and ultimatum games in illustrating human behavior.

Recognize the impact of fairness and moral considerations on economic decision-making.

Identify the mechanisms behind self-control problems and ways to combat them, including precommitments.

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