A Major Retailer Desires to Use Specialists to Plan,implement,and Control

question 71

Multiple Choice

A major retailer desires to use specialists to plan,implement,and control the merchandising function.The most appropriate buying organization is a(n) ________.

• A) decentralized buying organization
• B) inside buying organization
• C) informal buying organization
• D) formal buying organization

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Definitions:

Response Strengthened

This term describes the process by which a behavior becomes more likely to occur as a result of reinforcement.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of strengthening desired behaviors by presenting a desirable stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Probability

A measure or estimation of how likely it is that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 1 denotes certainty.