Taking Advantage of the Increasing Penetration of Personal Computers in American

question 96

Multiple Choice

Taking advantage of the increasing penetration of personal computers in American homes,the Mayo Clinic transformed itself as a provider of health-related knowledge and expertise.It took advantage of the ______ trends of the _______ in the prices of PCs and the ____________ presence of PCs in virtually every home in the U.S.

• A) soft; increase; increasing
• B) soft; decrease; decreasing
• C) hard; decrease; decreasing
• D) hard; decrease; increasing

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Definitions:

Collectivist Country

A country that prioritizes the collective over the individual, often emphasizing community, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Individualist Country

A society characterized by a cultural orientation that emphasizes personal independence and the self over the group.

Conform

To align one's behavior or beliefs with group norms or expectations, often as a result of real or imagined group pressure.

Conformity Causes

Factors that lead individuals to change their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to align with group norms or expectations.