The Four Types of Reinforcement Contingencies Used by Organizations to Change

question 141

Multiple Choice

The four types of reinforcement contingencies used by organizations to change employee behavior are:

• A) extinction, negative consequences, positive reinforcement, punishment
• B) positive reinforcement, punishment, extermination, negative reinforcement
• C) internal punishment, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, extinction
• D) positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Noncontrolling Interest

A portion of equity (ownership) interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting the share of the subsidiary not attributable directly to the parent company's shareholders.

Equipment Undervalued

A situation where the recorded book value of equipment on the financial statements is less than its current market value.

Partial Equity Method

An accounting approach used for investments where the investor has significant influence but not full control, recognizing income based on the proportionate share of the investee's earnings.

Investment

Allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.