According to Reinforcement Theory, If a Manager Catches an Employee

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to reinforcement theory, if a manager catches an employee exhibiting unproductive behaviour, the recommended action for eliminating the behaviour would be to ________.

• A)punish the behaviour
• B)punish other employees exhibiting similar unproductive behaviour
• C)reward other employees' good behaviour
• D)reward their good behaviour
• E)ignore the behaviour

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance Columns

This refers to the columns in a trial balance that have been adjusted for entries made in the general journal at the end of an accounting period before the preparation of financial statements.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue; also known as the bottom line.

Income Statement Credit Column

The section of the income statement where credit entries, typically revenues and gains, are recorded.

Balance Sheet Credit Column

The section of the balance sheet where liabilities and equity accounts are listed, typically reflecting sources of the company’s funds.