Pay That Is Specifically Designed to Reinforce Past Behaviors in Anticipation

question 75

Multiple Choice

Pay that is specifically designed to reinforce past behaviors in anticipation that such reinforcement will cause positive future behaviors is called:

• A)Executive compensation
• B)Reinforcing pay
• C)Variable pay
• D)Participation compensation
• E)Empowerment pay

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Definitions:

Trait-based Conception

A perspective that views personality as comprised of enduring traits, which are consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors across different situations.

Neuroticism

Neuroticism is a personality trait characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, or depression more frequently and intensely than others.

Emotional Stability

A personality trait signifying the extent to which an individual's mood and emotions remain consistent and do not fluctuate dramatically.

Big Five

Five crucial dimensions of personality determined through factor analyses of trait terms: extraversion, neuroticism (or emotional instability), agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.