To Reduce the Uncertainty Created by ________ Properties, Service Consumers

question 44

Multiple Choice

To reduce the uncertainty created by ________ properties, service consumers turn to personal sources of information such as opinion leaders, early adopters, and reference group members during the purchase decision process.

• A) search
• B) credence
• C) experience
• D) expertise
• E) quality

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