Which of the Following Practices Is NOT Consistent with the Appreciative

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following practices is NOT consistent with the appreciative inquiry approach to motivation and conflict reduction?

• A) Consultant report contains both positive and negative findings
• B) Employee evaluation session begins with emphasis on worker's positive performance
• C) Collective bargaining contract renewal sessions begins with a review of the past two years' grievances
• D) Risk management review committee prepares a study on patient safety in terms of care given without mishap

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Definitions:

Intermittent Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where rewards or consequences are applied at irregular intervals to shape behavior.

Continuous Schedule

A system or plan that operates or is in effect without interruption, often used in production or service delivery to ensure constant output.

Behaviour

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others, driven by internal or external stimuli.

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward or penalty right after a specific behavior, to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.