In General, Skill-Based Pay Is Most Effective for Managing the Performance

question 49

True/False

In general, skill-based pay is most effective for managing the performance of self-managing and self-directing teams.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcer

Any unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response, making it more likely to occur in the future.

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward directly following a desired behavior to strengthen its occurrence.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given for the first response after a predetermined time period has passed.