The Type of Learning Through Which People Acquire New Behaviors

question 272

Multiple Choice

The type of learning through which people acquire new behaviors by watching the behaviors of others is called ______.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) observational learning
• C) aversive conditioning
• D) operant conditioning

Understand the role of formal and informal structures within organizations.

Explain the concept and impact of span of control on organizational efficiency.

Determine the importance of a clear line of authority and chain of command in organizations.

Identify trends in organizational design, including the shift towards flatter structures and decentralization.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state, a future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.

Provisions

Liabilities of uncertain timing or amount, set aside for future expenses or liabilities.

Timing

Refers to the selection of specific times for events to occur, which can influence the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, investments, and financial reporting.

Amount

A quantity of something, typically the total figured in numbers or unit of measure.