How Does the Theory of Efficiency Wages Explain Above-Equilibrium Wages

question 26

Multiple Choice

How does the theory of efficiency wages explain above-equilibrium wages?

• A)employers are forced to pay higher wages in efficient markets
• B)workers get a rise in wage when they prove they are increasing their productivity
• C)employers give their workers a higher wage in the hope that it will lead to increased productivity
• D)workers demand higher wages to compensate for poor fringe benefits

Understand the principle of shaping and how it is applied in learning new behaviors.

Identify and describe the components of a response class.

Comprehend the concept of deprivation and its role in conditioning.

Define and recognize stimulus control and its importance in behavior modification.

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