The Bigger the Shortage of a Good or Service,the ____________

question 17

Multiple Choice

The bigger the shortage of a good or service,the ____________ the seller of the good or service will be to an individual customer _________.(We are assuming here that the shortage cannot,for legal reasons,be alleviated through a rise in price.)

• A) more polite; without having sales adversely affected
• B) ruder; without having sales adversely affect
• C) more polite; even though sales will be adversely affected
• D) ruder; even though sales will be adversely affected

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Definitions:

Benefits Outweigh

A situation or consideration where positive outcomes exceed the negative aspects.

Dual Relationships

Situations where a professional or caregiver has multiple roles with a client or patient, potentially conflicting with objectivity and professional ethics.

Nonsexual Relationships

Interpersonal connections that do not involve sexual intimacy but can include emotional, intellectual, social, or professional interactions.

Professional Judgment

Decisions or opinions formed by experts based on their knowledge, experience, and ethical standards in their field.