Bill's Behaviours in Ms

question 91

Multiple Choice

Bill's behaviours in Ms.Kennedy's class are really distracting to other students.For example, he whispers to the boy beside him when Ms.Kennedy is giving directions on how to do any assignment.He flings paper clips at a girl across the room.He makes strange grunting noises that a few classmates find amusing.Ms.Kennedy glares at him or admonishes him whenever he behaves in a distracting way, yet his inappropriate behaviours are increasing rather than decreasing.Which one of the following interpretations best explains why Bill's behaviours are increasing?

• A)Ms.Kennedy is positively reinforcing him for the distracting behaviours.
• B)Ms.Kennedy is negatively reinforcing him for the distracting behaviours.
• C)Ms.Kennedy is vicariously reinforcing him for the distracting behaviours.
• D)Ms.Kennedy is punishing him for the distracting behaviours.

Understand the definition and the different forms of controlling in organizations.

Recognize the flexibility and interpretation of organizational rules.

Identify the approaches supervisors take to address process and behavioral problems.

Understand the significance of performance standards and their relationship with variances.

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