Which One of the Following Is Least Likely to Be

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is least likely to be correct for a firm that repeatedly stretches its payables?

• A) The firm may receive more favorable status from suppliers.
• B) The firm may reduce its explicit short-term interest expense.
• C) The cost of forgone discounts may exceed the cost of bank credit.
• D) The firm may be labeled as a credit risk.

Understand the concept of shaping and how it applies to consumer behavior and marketing strategies.

Identify and describe various behavioural learning theories, including cognitive learning, classical conditioning, and operant conditioning.

Explain the principles of stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination in the context of marketing.

Distinguish between different types of reinforcement (positive, negative) and their effects on consumer behavior.

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Definitions:

Chicago School

refers to a school of economic thought that promotes free-market principles and holds that economic freedom leads to economic development.

Traditional Antitrust

Laws and regulations designed to protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints, monopolies, and unfair business practices.

Primary-Line Injury

Under the Robinson-Patman Act, an injury that occurs when preferential treatment is given to a competitor.

Antitrust Action

Legal proceedings or actions taken by government regulators or private parties to prevent or remedy anti-competitive practices, monopolies, or other violations of antitrust laws.