Nikita Is the Manager of a Local Small Hotel

question 59

Multiple Choice

Nikita is the manager of a local small hotel. Just today Nikita received word that a major convention will be coming to town next month, and the demand for hotel rooms is expected to skyrocket. In a conversation with the owner, she asked, "What should our approach to pricing be for the week of the convention? Should we require payment in full at the time of the reservation?" Which management method is Nikita using?

• A) the devil's advocate method
• B) scientific management
• C) the synergy method
• D) the contingency viewpoint
• E) the systems viewpoint

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Definitions:

Universal Language

A hypothetical or proposed language that is understood and spoken universally by all human beings.

Cultural Phenomenon

Any aspect, trend, or activity that significantly influences or characterizes the social practices, beliefs, and behaviors of a society or a specific time period.

Deliberate System

This pertains to a cognitive processing system that is conscious, analytical, and controlled, requiring effort and attention.

Automatic System

A type of cognitive processing that is fast, unconscious, and requires little effort, often contrasted with controlled processing.