What Is the Science of Fact-Based Decision Making

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the science of fact-based decision making?

• A) Analytics
• B) Structured decisions
• C) Unstructured decisions
• D) Semistructured decisions

Acknowledge the use of job analysis tools such as the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) and their role in job design and HR management.

Realize the importance of simplifying jobs to reduce mental demand and increase job efficiency, especially in high-pressure roles.

Understand the strategic implications of job design techniques on organizational performance and employee well-being.

Understand the concept of independent and dependent variables in research studies.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady rates of response.

Postreinforcement Pause

A cessation of behavior following reinforcement on a ratio schedule, which is followed by resumption of responding at the intensity characteristic of that ratio schedule.

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of response to one stimulus changes as a consequence of a change in reinforcement conditions for another stimulus.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A Variable-Interval Schedule is a type of reinforcement schedule where responses are reinforced after varying intervals of time, making the reinforcement unpredictable.