Explain the Concept of a Thrifty Genotype

question 66

Essay

Explain the concept of a thrifty genotype. What are the pleiotropic effects of such a genotype in an industrialized, well-fed culture?

Comprehend the relationship between a firm's operational strategy and its stage in the product life cycle.

Evaluate the importance of location decisions for different types of businesses.

Understand the impact of environmental factors on a firm's strategy.

Distinguish between different international operations strategies and their applications.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of conditioning schedule where a reward or reinforcement is administered after a set period of time has passed, assuming the required response has been made.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning that involves giving a reward after every correct response in order to reinforce the desired behavior.

Secondary Reinforcement

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is given only some of the time a behavior occurs, leading to more robust responses.