Which of the Following Statements About Doing a Situation Analysis

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about doing a situation analysis is correct?

• A) Libraries have good data on specific topics, but it is expensive to find.
• B) It doesn't make sense to start a situation analysis until the problem has begun to surface.
• C) Good data are available from the government, but obtaining them is expensive.
• D) A good situation analysis is usually more expensive than collecting primary data.
• E) It is effective if the researcher has good knowledge about the management decisions to be made.

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Definitions:

Momentary Influences

Short-term factors or situations that can temporarily affect individuals' thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs or ideas simultaneously.

Attitudes

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor, influenced by personal experience and social context.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism or any living entity, usually in response to its environment or stimuli.