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 but instead needs to look for cars until she finds one that is satisfactory.Paula 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 managers seek alternatives until they find one that is satisfactory,not optimal.

Paula,the Controller of Tasty Pizza,is Purchasing Several New Delivery Vehicles