A Parent Company Is a Company That ________

question 149

Multiple Choice

A parent company is a company that ________.

• A) is controlled by another corporation
• B) owns a controlling interest in another company
• C) is the first to begin operations in an industry
• D) has any level of investment in another company

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied to an organism's environment that causes an increase in the likelihood of a repeat of the preceding behavior.

Rewards

Benefits, compensation, or other forms of acknowledgment provided to individuals or organizations as recognition of their accomplishments or desired behavior.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement is the pattern and timing of rewards or punishments that influence the learning and behavior of individuals.

Volunteerism

The practice of offering one's time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one's community, without financial compensation.