An Executive in a Computer Software Firm Works with His

question 48

Multiple Choice

An executive in a computer software firm works with his office door closed.At the same time every hour he opens the door to see what his employees are doing.The employees have learned to work especially hard during the five minutes before and while the door is open.Their work pattern is typical of responses that are reinforced on a ________ schedule.

• A) fixed-interval
• B) fixed-ratio
• C) variable-ratio
• D) variable-interval

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Definitions:

Accounting

The practice of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to provide useful financial information for decision-making.

Production

The process of creating goods and services using labor, machinery, and resources to meet consumer demand.

Compressed Workweek

A work schedule that allows employees to work longer hours on fewer days of the week.

Telecommuter

Home-based employee.