When a Member of a Group Fails to Act Consistently

question 102

Multiple Choice

When a member of a group fails to act consistently with a group norm,this is known as:

• A) synergy.
• B) deviance.
• C) groupthink.
• D) group polarization.
• E) social loafing.

Differentiate between incentive compensation systems and their impact on work motivation.

Analyze the effectiveness of different reinforcement schedules on behavior permanence.

Recognize the ethical considerations and potential consequences of using Organizational Behavior Modification (OB Mod) strategies.

Assess the implications of incentive compensation, such as bonuses and profit-sharing, on employee motivation.

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Definitions:

Real Wage

The amount of goods and services a worker can purchase with his or her nominal wage; the purchasing power of the nominal wage.

Agency Shops

A workplace agreement where employees, whether or not they are union members, must pay union fees for the bargaining services the union provides.

Open Shops

Workplaces where union membership is not required as a condition of employment.

Wage Rates

The amount of compensation paid to employees for their labor, measured per unit of time or piece of work done.