Which of the Following Approaches to Job Design Has Roots

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to job design has roots in human-factors literature?

• A)Motivational approach
• B)Mechanistic approach
• C)Biological approach
• D)Perceptual-motor approach
• E)Traditional approach

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting a high and steady rate of response.

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their life and the outcomes of their actions, as opposed to external forces.

Control

In experimental research, the standard by which experimental observations are compared, or the ability to direct influence or regulate a situation or mechanism.

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.