Vroom's and Skinner's Process Theories Both State That Supervisors Motivate

question 95

Multiple Choice

Vroom's and Skinner's process theories both state that supervisors motivate most effectively when they:

• A) only provide extrinsic rewards.
• B) eliminate the Pygmalion effect.
• C) place less emphasis on punishing infractions.
• D) use more punishment than reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Research Methods

The strategies, techniques, and procedures used in the investigation of phenomena, acquisition of new knowledge, or correction and integration of previous knowledge.

Experimental

Pertaining to or based on a methodical plan or procedure to establish cause and effect by testing hypotheses and controlling variables.

Correlational

Pertaining to a statistical relationship between two or more variables, indicating how one may predict the other without implying causation.

Overt Behavior

Actions or responses that are observable and measurable by others, as opposed to thoughts or feelings which are internal and subjective.