The Concept of Finding the "One Best Way" to Do

question 259

Multiple Choice

The concept of finding the "one best way" to do a job was a key feature of

• A) scientific management.
• B) Herzberg's two-factor theory.
• C) Maslow's study of human needs.
• D) the Hawthorne studies.
• E) expectancy theory.

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Definitions:

Multiply Controlled Behaviors

Behaviors influenced by more than one environmental factor or contingency, making them complex and sometimes challenging to modify.

Antecedents

Events or conditions that precede and influence behavior, often studied in behavioral psychology to understand causal relationships.

Functional Analysis

A set of procedures used in FBA to analyze contextual variables, primarily focusing on consequences to reduce students’ problem behaviors. It is also used to describe the second stage of FBA, testing hypotheses.

Functional Assessment

A detailed investigation into the factors contributing to problematic behaviors, leading to targeted interventions for improvement.