When a Manager Applies a Negative Consequence to Reduce an Employee's

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a manager applies a negative consequence to reduce an employee's undesirable behavior, what is this process called?

• A) Self-actualization
• B) Extinction
• C) Dissonance
• D) Positive reinforcement
• E) Punishment

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