Scenario 5.2 Use the Following to Answer the Questions

question 42

Multiple Choice

Scenario 5.2
Use the following to answer the questions.
Colin Jackson recently purchased Blue Waters Adventures,a kayak and canoeing rental business near the Chatsworth River in Arizona.Blue Waters Adventures had been in operation for five years and was located in an ideal area.Even though the winters in the area can be cold,kayaking and canoeing activities are generally popular year-round.After two months of operation,it became clear why the previous owners had sold the business.While the business appeared to be ideally located,sales were extremely disappointing.
-Refer to Scenario 5.2.Besides administering the questionnaire,Colin observed people who went kayaking and canoeing on the Chatsworth River,making notes about their appearance and behavior.The type of data he collected are ____ data.

• A)indirect
• B)mechanical
• C)secondary
• D)primary
• E)direct

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Definitions:

Divisional Structures

An organizational framework where operations are divided into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each focusing on a certain product line or geographical area.

Unhealthy Rivalries

Competitions between individuals or groups that lead to negative outcomes, such as stress, conflict, or undermining each other.

Price Ceiling

is a government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, good, or service.

Price Control

Government regulations that set the maximum or minimum prices for specific goods and services to control inflation or ensure affordability.