Gloria, the controller of Luna Pizza, is purchasing several new delivery vehicles. Gloria 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. Gloria is following the ________ model.
A) dilemma
B) rational
C) limited focus
D) satisficing
E) limited scope

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Because of constraints (here, a time constraint), managers don't make an exhaustive search for the best alternative. Instead, they follow the satisficing model, in which they seek alternatives until they find one that is satisfactory, not optimal.

Gloria, the Controller of Luna Pizza, Is Purchasing Several New