When a Manager Gives an Employee a Bonus for a Job

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a manager gives an employee a bonus for a job well done, which behaviour-shaping method is the manager using?

• A)Positive reinforcement
• B)Negative reinforcement
• C)Extinction
• D)Punishment

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Definitions:

Value

The estimated worth of something. To be most valued, a person, object, or principle must be known, cherished, declared, supported, and supported habitually, even at personal sacrifice. The value-based leader demonstrates courage of conviction, an important leadership trait or quality.

Coercive Power

A form of authority that uses threats, punishment, and other negative tactics to enforce rules and influence behavior.

Intimidation

The act of frightening or threatening someone into doing or not doing something, often used as a control mechanism.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived or actual threats, leading to a range of reactions from caution to avoidance, which can influence behavior and decision-making processes.