The Systematic Use of Reinforcement to Encourage Desirable Organizational Behavior

question 145

Multiple Choice

The systematic use of reinforcement to encourage desirable organizational behavior is called

• A) behavior modification.
• B) replacement theory.
• C) equity theory.
• D) expectancy theory.
• E) reinforcement theory.

Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate guidelines for creating grouped frequency distribution tables.

Recognize the significance of accurately representing data through the number of intervals in a frequency distribution table.

Grasp the basic concepts of distribution including variability, symmetry, modality, and directionality.

Understand the APA guidelines for constructing figures such as bar charts and frequency polygons.

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive Firm

A firm that operates in a purely competitive market, characterized by many competitors, homogeneous products, and free market entry and exit.

Monopolistic Competitor

A firm that operates in a market with many other firms offering similar but not identical products, leading to competitive pricing and product differentiation.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling similar but not identical products, allowing for some degree of market power and price control by individual firms.

Resource Allocation

The process of distributing available resources among various projects or business units.