Why Is Organizational Behavior Modification Criticized

question 96

Multiple Choice

Why is organizational behavior modification criticized?

• A) It fails to give managers a technique to motivate the performance of organizationally functional behaviors.
• B) It has been unsuccessful when used to improve productivity, efficiency, attendance, and punctuality.
• C) It can rob people of their individuality, freedom of choice, and creativity if used ineptly.
• D) It does not work for behaviors that are specific, objective, and countable.
• E) It is highly ineffective in promoting organizational efficiency amongst employees.

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Definitions:

Basolateral

Pertains to the part and structures at the base and side(s) of a cell, often referencing the orientation in epithelial cells.

Corticomedial

Referring to an area of the brain that is in both the cortical and medial regions, often used in the context of the amygdala.

Allocortex

Part of the cerebral cortex (“outer bark”), composed of three or four layers; plays a role in controlling motivational and emotional states as well as in certain forms of memory.

Cingulate Gyrus

A curved fold covering the corpus callosum, involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation.