Brian Stopped at a Motel That Had a Vacancy

question 108

Multiple Choice

Brian stopped at a motel that had a vacancy.Upon entering the lobby,he saw two chairs patched with duct tape,a dusty plastic plant,an overflowing trashcan,and an employee watching soap operas on the in-lobby television.Brian decided not to check in.Which service characteristic could have benefited if the motel had a more inviting appearance?

• A)Responsiveness
• B)Homogeneity
• C)Empathy
• D)Intangibility
• E)Reliability

Recognize factors that contribute to the productivity of labor.

Comprehend the impact of skill enhancement and technology on the standard of living.

Identify the link between productivity and real wages of workers.

Analyze the impact of competition among employers on wage levels.

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Definitions:

Coerces

To compel or force someone to do something by using pressure, threats, or intimidation, often implying a lack of free will or choice.

Mechanical Society

A term from Émile Durkheim describing traditional societies where social cohesion and integration come from the homogeneity of individuals’ beliefs, values, and practices.

Organic Society

A concept in sociology describing a type of society that functions like a biological organism, with various segments working together towards the functionality and stability of the whole.

Dynamic Density

An concept in sociology that refers to the amount of interaction between individuals within a given space, suggesting that increased interaction leads to social change.