Mediterranean Fruit Flies Were Discovered in California a Few Years

question 62

Short Answer

Mediterranean fruit flies were discovered in California a few years ago and badly damaged the oranges grown in that state. Suppose the manager of a large farm wanted to study the impact of the fruit flies on the orange crops on a daily basis over a 6-week period. On each day a random sample of orange trees were selected from within a random sample of acres. The daily average number of damaged oranges per tree and the proportion of trees having damaged oranges were calculated. In this study, the presentation and characterization of the two main measures calculated each day (i.e., average number of damaged oranges per tree and proportion of trees having damaged oranges) is called_______

Understand the role of interest groups within the organizational environment.

Recognize the strategies used by organizations to cope with and adapt to their environments.

Explain the dynamics of complex and dynamic environments and their impact on organizational strategy.

Understand how legal regulations form part of the environmental components organizations face.

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Definitions:

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Rewarding

Providing a positive benefit or reinforcement following a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood of its future occurrence.

Learned Optimism

The concept of developing a more positive outlook on life through techniques that challenge and change negative beliefs and attitudes.

Internal/External

Refers to perspectives, influences, or factors originating from within or from outside an entity.