When the Bargaining Power of Suppliers and Buyers Is High

question 91

Multiple Choice

When the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers is high, companies in the industry will_____________ .

• A) find it more difficult to be profitable
• B) most likely use a growth strategy
• C) divest themselves of all of their cash cows
• D) engage in organizational restructuring
• E) not own any stars

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the capacity to strengthen desirable behavior through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Discriminative Stimulus

A specific stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is more likely to be reinforced, and in the absence of which a response is not likely to be reinforced.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately satisfying stimulus, such as food or warmth, that does not require learning to become desirable and motivates behavior.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.