In Measuring the Total Factor Productivity of an Organization, an Example

question 11

Multiple Choice

In measuring the total factor productivity of an organization, an example of a measure of the amount of energy consumed in output production is the number of

• A)units produced.
• B)hours worked.
• C)kilowatt-hours consumed.
• D)employees required.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that fulfills a basic biological need or instinct, such as food, water, or sleep, and is inherently rewarding.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become rewarding through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant or aversive stimulus that, when removed or avoided following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.