Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Process Innovation as Opposed

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a process innovation as opposed to product innovation?

• A) a consumer electronics company developing a new generation of tablet computers
• B) an automobile company using computer-aided design in its production
• C) a consumer electronics company launching 3-D televisions
• D) an automobile company commercializing electric cars

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed-Interval

In operant conditioning, a fixed-interval schedule is a reinforcement pattern where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a response pattern where actions are more frequent as the time for reward approaches.

Punishment

An event that decreases the behavior it follows.