Advocates of OB Mod Agree That Reinforcement Involves the Control

question 56

Multiple Choice

Advocates of OB Mod agree that reinforcement involves the control of behaviour, but they argue that:

• A) control will be mitigated as long as the reinforcement is positive.
• B) control is part of every manager's job.
• C) effective interpersonal relationships minimise the need for control.
• D) it is an issue only for workers who lack the motivation to exercise self-management.
• E) control only becomes an issue when negative reinforcement is used.

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Definitions:

Internalized

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Adult Standards

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Ego

A part of the psyche that mediates between the conscious, the unconscious, and the reality, often related to self-esteem and identity.

Ethnicity-Related Messages

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