The General Idea Behind the Reinforcement Approach Is That _____

question 63

Multiple Choice

The general idea behind the reinforcement approach is that _____.

• A) an employee's level of motivation depends on three basic beliefs: expectancy, instrumentality, and valence
• B) the consequences of a person's present behavior influence his or her future behavior
• C) employee beliefs about the relationship between effort and outcomes determine their level of motivation
• D) motivation comes from the individual, not from the manager
• E) money can directly or indirectly satisfy all of an individual's needs

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Definitions:

Nearest Whole Number

A rounding of a number to the closest integer, without any decimal part.

Balanced Scorecard

A strategic planning and management system that organizations use to communicate what they are trying to accomplish and measure progress against these objectives.

Performance Measures

Metrics or indicators used to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of an organization's activities.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's everyday business operations, calculated by subtracting total operating expenses from total revenue.