The Process of Comparing the Organization's Practices and Technologies to That

question 71

Multiple Choice

The process of comparing the organization's practices and technologies to that of the industry's standards is known as

• A)benchmarking.
• B)scanning.
• C)innovation.
• D)feasibility analysis.
• E)technology.

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law Of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Skinner's Theory

A theory developed by B.F. Skinner that emphasizes operant conditioning, where behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences, including reinforcements and punishments.

Pavlov's Theory

A theory posited by Ivan Pavlov that emphasizes the role of conditioned reflexes in the occurrence of certain behaviors through classical conditioning.

Köhler's Insight Learning

A cognitive process theorized by Wolfgang Köhler, where a sudden realization of a problem's solution occurs, leading to a quick and often lasting solution.