Firms with Superior Strategic Capabilities Can Create Profitable New Business

question 35

True/False

Firms with superior strategic capabilities can create profitable new business units at a much higher rate than most other companies can.

Identify practices of applied behavior analysis such as shaping and self-reinforcement.

Describe the process and impact of vicarious reinforcement on behavior.

Explain the significance of sensitive periods in learning and the predisposition of animals to associate certain stimuli.

Understand the role of social learning in observing and imitating behaviors leading to acquiring new skills or habits.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Operating Activities

Actions related to the day-to-day functions of a business that directly affect its cash inflows and outflows, such as sales, purchase of inventory, and payment of salaries.

Cash Dividends

Cash dividends refer to the distribution of profits made by a company to its shareholders in the form of cash.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and losses from total revenue.