Dustin's Subordinates Are Highly Trained and All Perform Similar Tasks

question 109

Multiple Choice

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's.
• B) Nichole will have problems with unity of command.
• C) Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's.
• D) Kevin has more problems with work specialization.
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable and unpredictable time period has elapsed.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A timing-based reinforcement scheme where a specific time interval must elapse before a response is rewarded.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding or removing a stimulus following the behavior.

Randomly Varying

Characterized by changes or differences that occur in a random manner, not following any specific pattern or prediction.