Bill and His Founding Team Were Talented Programmers

question 55

Multiple Choice

Bill and his founding team were talented programmers.The hard-working team handled all aspects of the business and continued doing so as the business grew.Soon, there were problems with the accounting system, and issues arose because they had misclassified an employee as a general contractor.Which of the following would be a likely cause of failure?

• A)lack of ability
• B)process inadequacy
• C)uncertainty
• D)inattention

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Definitions:

Negative Stimulus

An unfavorable event or condition that motivates a person to avoid it through their behavior or actions.

Punishment

A penalty imposed for wrongdoing, intended to correct or deter undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Learned Behaviour

Behaviors that individuals acquire through conditioning or observation, distinguishing from those that are genetically inherited.