Which of the Following Is Most UNLIKELY to Qualify as Driving

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most UNLIKELY to qualify as driving forces?

• A) Changes in the long-term industry growth rate,the entry or exit of major firms,and changes in cost and efficiency
• B) Increasing globalization of the industry and product innovation
• C) New Internet technology applications,new government regulations,and significant changes in government policy toward the industry
• D) Increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances and partnerships,escalating risk levels and normalization of cost and efficiency in the industry
• E) Marketing innovations and changes in who buys the industry's product and how they use it

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.

Seligman's Theory

Pertains to the theory of learned helplessness initially and later the development of positive psychology, emphasizing strengths, well-being, and the factors that contribute to a fulfilling life.

Trust

A psychological state comprising the intention to accept vulnerability based upon positive expectations of the intentions or behavior of another.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual learns to feel powerless and stops trying to change or escape from a situation, believing that no actions will result in change, often arising from repeated failures or lack of control.