When Hunter Went to the Hardware Store Looking for Gloves

question 239

Multiple Choice

When Hunter went to the hardware store looking for gloves to wear while refinishing a table, he bought one pair because that was all he needed. But when the hardware store purchased the gloves, it purchased a case containing 100 pairs of identical gloves. Which logistical function did the hardware store perform for Hunter and its other customers?

• A) marketing
• B) buying
• C) sorting
• D) assorting
• E) risk-taking

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Definitions:

Paradigm

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

Inevitability

The quality of being certain to happen; an unavoidable event or outcome.

Extended Contact

A theory that suggests indirect contact with an outgroup member through a third party can reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relations.

Virtual Contact

Virtual contact refers to interactions between individuals or groups that occur through digital platforms or technologies, without physical presence, facilitating communication across distances.