Paula Owns a Variety Store in a Tourist Town

question 49

Multiple Choice

Paula owns a variety store in a tourist town. The store recently went online, and the response has been remarkable. The store's current infrastructure is running close to capacity, so handling the influx of orders is taking much longer than it should. Which of the following suggestions might be the best solution for the company?

• A) Add another server to their infrastructure.
• B) Use grid computing to process the orders across many servers.
• C) Use cloud computing services.
• D) Use the services of a utility computing provider.
• E) Convert their existing servers to virtual services.

Understand the Phillips curve and its implications for the trade-off between inflation and unemployment.

Understand the distinction between informational and normative social influences.

Grasp the concept of group norms and how they are established.

Recognize how group size and presence of dissenting voices impact conformity.

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Definitions:

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, often requiring flexible planning or preparation.

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that drives an individual to pursue and attain goals, often related to personal accomplishment and success.

Behavioral Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior that focuses on observable behaviors, emphasizing the influence of the environment on actions.

Path-Goal Leadership

A leadership theory that suggests a leader's behavior is motivated by the desire to meet followers' needs and guide them towards achieving their goals.