_____ Is the First Stage in the Consumer Decision Making

question 15

Multiple Choice

_____ is the first stage in the consumer decision making process.

• A) Internal search
• B) External search
• C) Need recognition
• D) Alternative evaluation

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Definitions:

Workforce Management

The process of balancing workloads with available labor resources, including planning, forecasting, scheduling, and monitoring.

Strategic Human Resource Planning

The process of aligning an organization's human resource functions with its strategic goals, ensuring the right number and type of employees are available to meet future business needs.

Organizational Strategy

A plan that outlines how a company will allocate its resources to achieve its long-term goals and objectives.

Workforce Planning Information Technology

The use of information technology tools and systems to forecast, plan, and manage the needs of the workforce effectively.