Maria Strongly Disliked Working in Groups in College Because She

question 75

Multiple Choice

Maria strongly disliked working in groups in college because she always felt there was someone who did not "pull his weight." However,now that she is a manager,she must organize teams in her firm.Which of the following is NOT a tip to prevent social loafing she has received from other managers in her company?

• A)Design and communicate to all group members how they will be evaluated.
• B)Assign engaging,challenging and rewarding tasks to group members.
• C)Choose a larger number of employees for each team.
• D)Define each individual's tasks in front of the group.

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

Administering something aversive after misbehavior; what people usually mean when they refer to punishment.

Negative Punishment

Stopping bad behavior by taking away something good; also known as a time-out.

Positive Reinforcement

Rewards or incentives for good behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

Rewards desired behavior by taking away something aversive.