An Example of an External Threat to a Company's Future

question 15

Multiple Choice

An example of an external threat to a company's future profitability does not include

• A)lack of a distinctive competence
• B)potential of a hostile takeover
• C)adverse changes in foreign exchange rates
• D)unfavorable demographic shifts
• E)introduction of restrictive trade policies in countries where the company does business

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Definitions:

Bandura

Albert Bandura, a psychologist renowned for his work on social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of learning where a stimulus is first made meaningful or potent through its association with a primary stimulus.

Emotional Responses

The physical and psychological reactions that are triggered by an emotional event or stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A method in operant conditioning where an adverse condition is removed or avoided following a desired behavior, thereby strengthening that behavior.