A Loose Screw on the Visor Causes It to Drop

question 158

Multiple Choice

A loose screw on the visor causes it to drop down while Ben drives; however, he keeps forgetting to take a screwdriver out to the car to fix it. When he notices the visor drop again, he reaches into his pocket for a dime he uses to tighten the screw holding the visor. What problem-solving difficulty did Ben overcome?

• A) relative comparison
• B) functional fixedness
• C) poor problem representation
• D) the representative heuristic

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Definitions:

Conglomerate Merger

A type of merger where two or more companies in unrelated business areas combine operations.

Buyer-Seller Relationship

The interactions and exchanges between a buyer and a seller, including transactions, communication, and any long-term engagements.

Vertical Mergers

Vertical mergers occur between companies in the same industry but at different stages of the production process, aiming to increase efficiencies and control over the supply chain.

Horizontal Mergers

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