Question

Paula, the controller of Tasty Pizza, is purchasing several new delivery vehicles. Paula has numerous work responsibilities, so she has limited time to shop for cars. Because of the time constraints, she cannot make an extensive search for the best alternative, so she looks for cars until she finds a model that is satisfactory. Paula is following the _____ model.

Answer 1

Answer: Satisficing model

Explanation: Under satisficing approach an acceptable threshold criteria is set by the individual and he or she keeps searching till the component satisfying such criteria is met.

In the given case Paula has established a criteria that she can value satisfactory and she keeps searching for the car that meets such criteria hence she is using satisficing model.