Why Was Wal-Mart's "Ten Foot Rule" Not Appropriate for Its

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why was Wal-Mart's "ten foot rule" not appropriate for its stores in Germany?

• A) German stores are smaller than American ones.
• B) German customers value privacy while shopping.
• C) German employees are less outgoing than Americans.
• D) German law mandates certain patterns of behavior in shopping centers.

Appreciate the moral dimensions present in decision-making processes and the utility of decisions.

Understand the significance of behavioral and classical decision theories to organizational decision-making.

Identify the stages and models of the decision-making process and their application in real-world situations.

Recognize the impact of cognitive limitations and heuristics on decision-making.

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Definitions:

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a similarity.

Devil

A supernatural entity, often regarded as the chief antagonist of good in various religions and mythologies.

Id

The part of the mind in psychoanalytic theory responsible for instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction.

Executive Personality

A term referring to personality traits associated with effective leadership and management, such as decisiveness, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to motivate others.