To Reduce the Organization's Exposure to Litigation with Respect to Unauthorized

question 49

Multiple Choice

To reduce the organization's exposure to litigation with respect to unauthorized overtime, the employer should:

• A) communicate the company's overtime policy to all nonexempt employees.
• B) encourage employees to work off-the-clock.
• C) encourage employees to take work home.
• D) encourage employees to report to work early and to stay late.

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law

The principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely, known as the law of effect.

Effect

Refers to the outcome or impact that results from a particular cause or action.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior reinforcement where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding a desirable outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior strengthens that behavior.