Once Managers Have Generated a Set of Alternatives, They Must

question 90

Essay

Once managers have generated a set of alternatives, they must evaluate the pros and cons of each. Identify the four evaluation criteria generally used by successful managers and provide an example where a solution may meet one criteria but not another.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where only some responses are reinforced, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction.

Intrinsic Reinforcer

A type of motivation that comes from within an individual, such as personal satisfaction or enjoyment of a task.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits provided by external factors, such as money, grades, or praise, which motivate individuals to perform tasks.