Not-Invented-Here Syndrome Occurs When

question 18

Multiple Choice

Not-invented-here syndrome occurs when:

• A) a division of a firm is reluctant to adopt other divisions' innovations.
• B) a firm tends to adopt innovations developed by competitors.
• C) an innovation is openly accepted without testing its suitability.
• D) developers of a failed innovation refuse to take responsibility for its failure.

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Definitions:

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that utilizes tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for privileges or treats.

Skinner Bucks

A token economy system developed by B.F. Skinner, where individuals receive tokens for exhibiting desirable behavior, which can later be exchanged for rewards.

Contingency Contract

A behavioral strategy in which two parties agree on a specific change that will occur when certain conditions are met.

Group Extinction

The phenomenon when a species, cultural group, or language ceases to exist as a distinct entity.