When an Operations Manager Has Purchased Raw Material or Component

question 49

Multiple Choice

When an operations manager has purchased raw material or component parts on the Internet, he or she is engaging in which of the following?

• A) e-tailing
• B) Internet purchasing
• C) computer-assisted buying
• D) e-procurement

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is performed, leading to faster acquisition of the behavior.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which every occurrence of the instrumental response (desired response) is followed by the reinforcer.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, encouraging a pause after receiving the reward and a higher rate of response as the time for the next reward approaches.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A strategy in behavioral psychology detailing how and when responses will be rewarded.