The Limitation of Individuals and Teams Not Likely to Have

question 49

Multiple Choice

The limitation of individuals and teams not likely to have an impact on overall organizational performance is characteristic of what reward system?

• A) informal rewards
• B) flexible benefits plans
• C) skill-based pay
• D) profit-sharing programs

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A belief that nothing one does matters, derived from an experience of random or unpredictable reward and punishment, and theorized to be a basis of depression.

Stimulus-Response Associations

The concept in psychology that behavior is a reaction to environmental stimuli, where specific stimuli elicit specific responses.

John Watson

An American psychologist, regarded as one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior over internal phenomena like thoughts and feelings.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their environment, leading to a lack of motivation and depression.