The Monitoring Phase of the Process of Control in MACS

question 39

Multiple Choice

The monitoring phase of the process of control in MACS focuses on:

• A)research and development, design, manufacturing, marketing, and service.
• B)comparing the planned level to current performance to identify discrepancies.
• C)measuring the current level of performance.
• D)selecting measures to determine how well objectives are met.

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Definitions:

Interval Schedules

Are partial reinforcement schedules in which behavior is reinforced as a function of the passage of time—for example, rewarding someone every 10 minutes as long as they were exhibiting desired behavior.

Ratio Schedules

In the context of behavioral psychology, it's a reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after a specific number of responses.

Reinforcement Theory

A behavioral theory which posits that behavior can be shaped or modified through rewards or punishments, encouraging or discouraging certain actions.

Reinforcement Theory

A theory in psychology that posits behavior is motivated by its consequences, through rewards or punishments.