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Some People Say That Reinforcement Theory Is a Means of Manipulating

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Some people say that reinforcement theory is a means of manipulating employees to do what the company wants them to do. Do you agree? Is the use of reinforcement theory ethical?


Definitions:

Distributional Errors

Definition: Mistakes that occur when evaluating employee performance, typically involving the incorrect application of a uniform distribution across performance categories.

Contrast Errors

Mistakes made in evaluating performance where an employee's assessment is unfairly influenced by the comparison with another’s performance.

Rating Scale

A system or tool used for evaluating or assessing performance, quality, or satisfaction across a defined range.

Political Behavior

Activities within an organization that are aimed at using power or authority to influence decisions or gain advantage.

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