contingency selection
[kən-ˈtin-jən-sē sə-ˈlek-shən]
nounpl: contingency selections
seleção de contingência
1. A process of choosing an alternative plan, person, or resource that will be used only if the primary option fails or becomes unavailable
The company established a contingency selection process to identify backup suppliers in case of disruptions.
A empresa estabeleceu um processo de seleção de contingência para identificar fornecedores de backup em caso de interrupções.
2. In behavioral psychology and operant conditioning, the selection or choice of a behavior based on its consequences or contingencies
Contingency selection in reinforcement learning determines which actions are most frequently repeated.
A seleção de contingência no aprendizado por reforço determina quais ações são repetidas com maior frequência.
3. A backup or alternative selection mechanism that activates under specified conditions or emergencies
The airport implemented contingency selection protocols for runway assignments during severe weather.
O aeroporto implementou protocolos de seleção de contingência para atribuição de pistas durante clima severo.
This term is primarily used in business, emergency management, and behavioral psychology contexts. In Brazilian corporate environments, it reflects the practical approach to risk management and contingency planning. In the USA, it's particularly common in aviation, military operations, and information technology sectors. The concept emphasizes preparedness and operational resilience in both cultures.
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