Which action illustrates rational behavior?

making a decision after logically thinking about the choices
doing the first action that comes to mind
making a decision without thinking about the consequences
choosing the option with the greatest costs and the least benefits

Robert black, regional manager for ford in texas and oklahoma, faced a dilemma. the ford f-150 pickup truck was the best-selling pickup ever, yet ford's headquarters in detroit had decided to introduce a completely redesigned f-150. how could mr. black sell both trucks at the same time? he still had "old" f-150s in stock. in his advertising, mr. black referred to the new f-150s as follows: "not a better f-150. just the only truck good enough to be the next f-150." this statement represents ford's of the new f-150.

Why is investing in a mutual fund less risky than investing in a particular company’s stock?

Jake and janelle loved to prepare gourmet meals for friends and family. they started a business of preparing theme-type dinners for friends who were having parties. to generate even more interest in the business, janelle created on her website. she posted pictures of events, and close-ups of the food they served. she encouraged patrons and others to post reviews, comments, and favorite recipes, and to share their own party ideas. her promotion became a dialogue between buyers of her service and the business. interactive promotion infomercials product placement broadcast