As Organisations Rely Increasingly on Knowledge Rather Than on Machines

question 84

Multiple Choice

As organisations rely increasingly on knowledge rather than on machines and physical resources as the means of production,employees:

• A) Are gaining expert power in the workplace
• B) Are losing any power in the labour market
• C) Are gaining more referent power in the workplace
• D) Are becoming more tolerant of their boss's legitimate power

---

Definitions:

DRO Schedule

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior, a procedure that reinforces an organism for displaying any behavior other than a target behavior.

Frustration Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that frustration, resulting from blocked goals, can lead to aggressive behavior.

Sequential Theory

A theory suggesting that understanding and behavior result from sequences of stimuli and responses, often emphasizing the importance of order in learning processes.

Extinction Contrast Effect

The phenomenon wherein the cessation of a previously reinforced behavior is accelerated when an alternative behavior continues to be reinforced.