proactive
Definition
Action and result oriented behavior, instead of the one that waits for things to happen and then tries to adjust (react) to them. Proactive behavior aims at identification and exploitation of opportunities and in taking preemptory action against potential problems and threats, whereas reactive behavior focuses on fighting a fire or solving a problem after it occurs.
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proactive is in the Decision Making, Problem Solving, & Strategy and Planning & Scheduling subjects.
proactive appears in the definitions of the following terms: affirmative action and reverse marketing
proactive appears in these other term: proactive response
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