The Following Is the Best Example of a Synergistic Effect

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following is the best example of a synergistic effect in the Great Lakes: ________.

• A) Phosphorus deficiency limiting fish growth in some areas of the Lakes and excess phosphorus in other areas of the Lakes
• B) The collective impact of urban and industrial development around the shores of Lake Erie
• C) Canada and the United States signing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to work together to improve water quality in the region
• D) The invasive zebra mussel that converts phosphorus into a form easily used by aquatic plants such as algae, thereby increasing the impacts of eutrophication

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Definitions:

Process Reengineering

The fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in critical measures of performance.

Michael Hammer

A pioneer of business process reengineering, known for his work on improving business processes to enhance competitiveness.

Efficiency

The ability to achieve a goal using the least possible amount of resources, such as time, money, and effort.

Process Reengineering

The essential overhaul and significant transformation of business operations to attain substantial enhancements in vital performance indicators.