Distinguish Between Local Area and Wide Area Networks

question 112

Essay

Distinguish between local area and wide area networks.

Comprehend the concept and application of the balanced scorecard in measuring corporate performance.

Identify and measure typical quality metrics used in businesses.

Recognize how typical quality improvements can impact organizational performance.

Understand the implications of just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing systems.

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Definitions:

Ladder

A set of steps or rungs between two vertical bars, used for climbing up or down.

Shaping

A method of behavior modification that involves gradually training an organism to perform a specific behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of the target behavior.

Reinforce

To strengthen a behavior by providing a consequence that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Lever

A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to transfer force and change the direction of force.