True Or False

1. The weights in a weighted application blank are derived using empirical data on successful and unsuccessful employees.

2. In general, the flatter the organization, the more responsive it is to changes in the retail environment.

3. The use of word-of-mouth influence as sources of information comprises a social source of information.

4. A disguised observation study closely resembles an experiment if it takes place under controlled conditions.

5. Despite the negative publicity, sales of cigarettes through vending machines has increased in recent years.

6. A firm utilizing the theory of motivation that assumes that employees can be self-managers is likely to use extreme specialization.

7. Database information can come from both internal and external sources.

8. A nonprobability sample is generally more costly and difficult to implement than a probability sample. 9. Indirect costs are traceable to a profit center while direct costs must be allocated on the basis of judgment. 10. Opportunity costs are reflected in a profit-and-loss statement.

11. An isolated store has no affinities.

12. A buyer is responsible for purchases in a branch location. This illustrates a product classification method of classifying jobs.

13. The addition of direct marketing to a store-based retailer is a complementary (instead of competitive) activity.