10 Sales and operations planning

Equilibrium

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.

Random Processes

Processes that occur in a seemingly unpredictable manner, often analyzed through probability.

Physiological Adaptation

The process by which an organism adjusts to changes in its environment to maintain homeostasis.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability in spite of changes.

Threshold

The level or point at which something begins or changes.

Dominance

The power and influence of one entity over another, often in a social context.

Stability

The state of being stable or balanced, often in terms of ecological or social systems.

Microenvironment

The immediate environment affecting an individual or small group.

Chemical Adaptation

Changes in an organism at the biochemical level that enhance survival in a specific environment.

Behavioral Adaptation

Alterations in behavior that help an organism survive in its environment.

Population Dynamics

The study of how and why populations change over time.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum number of individuals in a population that an environment can support sustainably.

Competition

The rivalry among individuals or groups for limited resources.

Ecological Niche

The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

Adaptive Radiation

The diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches.

Symbiosis

A close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species.