How Can Managers Effectively Plan When the External Environment Is

question 101

Multiple Choice

How can managers effectively plan when the external environment is continually changing?

• A)They should set general but rigid plans.
• B)They should be ready to change directions if environmental conditions warrant.
• C)They should continue to follow the set organizational plans as persistence will eventually pay off.
• D)They should only set short-term goals.

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Definitions:

Backward Chaining

A teaching technique that involves breaking down a task into smaller parts and teaching the last step first, moving backwards towards the first step.

Interresponse Time

The temporal duration or interval between successive instances of a specific behavior.

Inappropriate Behavior

Actions or conduct deemed unacceptable or not suitable for a given context or situation, often violating social norms or expectations.

DRO

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior, a strategy in behavior modification where reinforcement is provided for any behavior that is not the unwanted behavior.