Which of the Following Statements Describes a Problem That Managers

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a problem that managers who use punishment and extinction may experience?

• A) Both methods involve the use of avoidance.
• B) Both methods involve the use of fixed-interval reinforcement schedules,which are the least effective schedules.
• C) Both methods fail to prescribe the desired behavior.
• D) Both methods are process theories of motivation.
• E) Both methods depend on the target's perception of equity.

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Management

The practice of using research-based facts to make decisions.

Contingency Thinking

The approach that describes actions as dependent on the nature of the situation; one size does not fit all.

Organizational Behavior

The study of individual and group dynamics within organizational settings, aiming to understand and improve workplace performance, motivation, and culture.

Societal Influences

The effects of societal norms, values, and culture on an individual's behavior and decisions.