Which of the Following Statements About Recent Trends in Franchising

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about recent trends in franchising is TRUE?

• A) Franchising grew rapidly but has leveled off at one-third of retail sales.
• B) Franchising is growing rapidly and is projected to account for half of all retail sales.
• C) Franchising grew rapidly until about 1975,but its percentage of retail sales is now on the decline.
• D) Franchising has not been a big factor in U.S.retail sales due to its high costs.
• E) Franchising has declined in popularity because of the high risk it involves.

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Definitions:

Desirable Behavior

Actions or conduct that are encouraged, valued, or considered appropriate within a specific cultural, social, or organizational context.

Withholding Negative

The practice of not sharing negative feedback or critiques to avoid conflict or discomfort.

Positive Consequences

Results of a behavior that a person finds attractive or pleasurable.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.