Managers Rely on Extinction to Eliminate Dysfunctional Behaviors Because They

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True/False

Managers rely on extinction to eliminate dysfunctional behaviors because they have control over whatever is reinforcing the behavior and because they can afford the time needed for extinction to work.

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Definitions:

Unused Capacity

The difference between a company's actual production and its maximum potential production if all resources were fully utilized.

Capacity

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain to produce in a given period under normal circumstances.

Machine-Hours

Machine-hours refer to the total time that machinery is in operation, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Unused Capacity

The portion of a company's production capability or resources that is not currently being utilized to generate revenue or output.