All of the Elements of HR Need to Be Aligned

question 68

Multiple Choice

All of the elements of HR need to be aligned with the company's ___________ so that the right employees are hired for the right jobs and rewarded properly for their contributions.

• A) Job descriptions
• B) Mission
• C) Strategy
• D) Compensation programs

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A process wherein a stimulus reinforces a behavior because it is associated with a primary reinforcer (e.g., praise that becomes rewarding because it is linked to receiving a physical reward).

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Positive Reinforcement

Any pleasant or desirable consequence that follows a response and increases the probability that the response will be repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.