A Form of Operant Conditioning That Has Been Used Successfully

question 73

Multiple Choice

A form of operant conditioning that has been used successfully to shape organizational behavior is known as:

• A)job enrichment
• B)organization development
• C)employee empowerment
• D)organizational behavior modification

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Price Variance

A measure used in managerial accounting to calculate the difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, affecting the overall cost of production.

Standard Rate

The predetermined cost or price utilized in budgeting and costing exercises, aimed at simplifying accounting practices or performance evaluations.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Total Materials Variance

The difference between the standard cost of materials supposed to be used for the products and the actual cost of materials used.