Firms that engage in satisficing behavior are likely to be ?
Correct answer: A. Like other firms in their industry.
- A. Like other firms in their industry.
- B. growth maximisers.
- C. leading firms in their industry
- D. unlike other firms in their industry
Explanation
Satisficing firms seek an acceptable level of performance rather than the theoretical optimum, so their behaviour is generally similar to that of other firms facing the same industry conditions. Growth maximisers and industry leaders are not implied by satisficing.
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