Outsourcing Occurs When a Firm

question 63

Multiple Choice

Outsourcing occurs when a firm:

• A) buys one of its rivals.
• B) merges with one of its suppliers.
• C) enters into a joint venture with a rival.
• D) hires another firm to perform value creation activities.
• E) enters into contracts with two suppliers simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

Is a process theory, usually associated with B. F. Skinner, which proposes that all behavior is a function of its consequences.

Fixed Interval Schedules

Are interval schedules in which the amount of time that must pass before a reward is given is constant over time.

Variable Ratio Schedules

Are ratio schedules in which the number of times a behavior must occur before it is rewarded changes over time.

Variable Interval Schedules

Are interval schedules in which the amount of time that must pass before a reward is given can change from one reward period to another.