Which Term Defines Downsizing the Federal Bureaucracy by Delegating the Implementation

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which term defines downsizing the federal bureaucracy by delegating the implementation of programs to state and local governments?

• A)devolution
• B)outsourcing
• C)agentic shift
• D)capitalization
• E)federalism

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Definitions:

Piece-Rate System

A pay system where employees are compensated based on the amount of work they complete, commonly used in manufacturing and production jobs.

Variable Interval Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where responses are rewarded after unpredictable time durations, leading to steady and consistent behavior.

Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior through rewards or consequences.

Piece-Rate System

A compensation system where employees are paid a fixed rate for each unit of production completed, incentivizing productivity.