One Reason Complex Models Have Not Found Widespread Use and Application

question 40

Multiple Choice

One reason complex models have not found widespread use and application is that

• A) managers are lazy
• B) managers cannot understand how they work
• C) the models are inaccurate
• D) good models are time-consuming and managers must often react swiftly to dynamic demand
• E) the statement is false; complex models are widely used and accepted

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

A person's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

External Locus of Control

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Predisposing Factors

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Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, often driven by internal or external factors.