Marilyn Is Involved in Making an Important Decision Regarding the Purchase

question 117

Short Answer

Marilyn is involved in making an important decision regarding the purchase of new equipment for her company's only manufacturing plant. She has just identified several alternative possibilities that will solve the problem that is facing her. What should she do next?
Select the best alternative
Identify alternatives
Evaluate alternatives
Implement the chosen alternative
Follow up and evaluate the results

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Definitions:

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that incentivizes or rewards desired behaviors, while discouraging undesired ones, typically used in addiction treatment.

Drug Use

The consumption of substances that can alter perception, mood, or consciousness, often classified as legal (e.g., prescription medications) or illegal (e.g., heroin).

Reinforcers

In behavioral psychology, stimuli which, when they follow a behavior, increase the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Treatment Results

The outcomes or effects observed following the implementation of a therapeutic intervention or medical treatment.