Faced with Declining Enrollment and Increased Competition from Not-For-Profit Organizations

question 90

Multiple Choice

Faced with declining enrollment and increased competition from not-for-profit organizations offering inexpensive art courses for new hobbyists, the for-profit Delta Academy of Art has steadfastly stayed true to its mission of offering high-quality classical art instruction for both beginners and advanced artists at high tuition. Delta has been noted for the excellence of its artistic training for decades. This is an example of

• A) competitive agility.
• B) lack of an envisioned future.
• C) competence becoming a liability.
• D) failure to have a clear core ideology.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Escape

The act of getting away from a place or situation, often used in the context of avoiding or coping with negative circumstances or feelings.

Unpleasant

Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; not enjoyable or pleasant.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.