Reinforcement Theory Suggests That Managers Can Motivate Employees by Shaping

question 17

Multiple Choice

Reinforcement theory suggests that managers can motivate employees by shaping their actions through ________.

• A) carefully designed goals
• B) cross-training
• C) management by objectives
• D) behavior modification
• E) intrinsic motivation

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Definitions:

Humanity

The collective human race or the qualities and conditions shared by human beings, including compassion, empathy, and the capacity for cultural creation.

Autotelic Activity

Autotelic activity refers to an action or pursuit undertaken for its own sake, because the experience itself is rewarding and inherently fulfilling.

Social Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a behavior using rewards or punishments from others in a social setting.

Material Reinforcement

The use of tangible rewards or incentives to encourage desired behaviors or outcomes.