The Untested Hypothesis That Every Employee Within a Hierarchy Tends

question 1

Multiple Choice

The untested hypothesis that every employee within a hierarchy tends to rise to his or her level of incompetence is referred to as

• A)goal displacement.
• B)the Peter principle.
• C)trained incapacity.
• D)bureaucracy.

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Definitions:

Swings

Playground equipment consisting of a seat suspended by ropes or chains, used for moving back and forth.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Nagging

Persistent and repetitive asking or demanding, often perceived as annoying or bothersome.

Positive Punishment

A concept in behaviorism where an undesirable behavior is followed by an unfavorable outcome or stimulus, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.