Many Consumers Who Practice Shoplifting Acknowledge That They Do It

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many consumers who practice shoplifting acknowledge that they do it because they get a feeling of exhilaration when they realize they can get away with it.Which of the following motivations of consumer misbehavior best explains this reaction?

• A) Unfulfilled aspirations
• B) Thrill-seeking
• C) Differential association
• D) Pathological socialization
• E) Opportunism

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Definitions:

Level of Inventory

Indicates the quantity of goods or materials a company has in stock at a given time, a critical factor in supply chain and operations management.

Disposable Income

The amount of income left to an individual after taxes have been paid, available for spending and saving.

Control

In an experiment or study, the standard to which comparisons are made; in management, the process of directing and regulating processes, systems, or organizations.

Net Investment

The aggregate investment in new capital assets less the depreciation charges on the current capital assets.