Sofia Is Interested in Joining Alpha Zeta Chi's Sorority

question 68

Multiple Choice

Sofia is interested in joining Alpha Zeta Chi's sorority. She begins to shop at Renee's, a local store where the Alphas buy their clothes. She also asks her family for a new car because all the sorority members have new cars. In these instances, Sofia is influenced by

• A)personality.
• B)a reference group.
• C)a consideration set.
• D)a knowledge base.
• E)a role conflict.

Understand the fundamental concepts of operations management.

Analyze productivity and its improvement.

Identify and differentiate between service and goods production characteristics.

Appreciate the importance of knowledge-based services.

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