In the Context of the Factors Affecting Motivation at Work,which

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the context of the factors affecting motivation at work,which of the following statements is true of the operant approach?

• A)A shortcoming of the operant technique is that situational factors can overwhelm the effectiveness of a reward program.
• B)In the operant technique,noncontingent rewards and punishments are associated with particular behaviors.
• C)Leadership practitioners should create perceptions of inequity when administering individually tailored rewards.
• D)Leadership practitioners should limit themselves to administering organizationally sanctioned rewards and punishments.

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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

Interest earned or owed that has not yet been paid or received.

Discounting

The process of determining the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific rate.

Present Dollar

Present Dollar refers to the value of a sum of money in terms of its purchasing power at the current period, not adjusted for inflation or deflation over time.

Equal Payments

Regularly scheduled payments of the same amount over the term of a loan or lease, combining principal and interest components.