The Objective of Segment Profitability Decisions Is to Identify the Segments

question 151

True/False

The objective of segment profitability decisions is to identify the segments that have a negative segment margin so that managers can drop them or take corrective actions.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A technique used in behavior modification that involves presenting an undesirable consequence or removing a desirable stimulus following unwanted behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is sometimes reinforced, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction than continuous reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, often used to establish or strengthen new behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

A training mechanism that adjusts the vigor of an activity by the addition of incentives or the imposition of penalties.