Which of the Following Factors Is Not Important When Deciding

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is not important when deciding to use sales agents in a particular geographic area?

• A) how close the business prospects are to your headquarters
• B) level of control over the actions of the sales force
• C) the volume of business in the geographic area
• D) the predictability of sales from the geographic area

Describe how cognitive dissonance theory explains behavior and attitude change.

Recognize the influence of situational and dispositional factors on behavior as described by the actor-observer effect.

Explain the role of self-handicapping strategies in protecting self-esteem.

Identify methods used in psychological research and attitude measurement, such as Likert scales.

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Definitions:

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