Abigail Is Trying to Figure Out How She Can BEST

question 317

Multiple Choice

Abigail is trying to figure out how she can BEST use employee pay to shape her employees' behavior. She is interested in short-term productivity (speed) , not consistency, long-term productivity, or employee turnover. According to reinforcement theory, she should probably use a ________ schedule.

• A) fixed-ratio
• B) fixed-interval
• C) variable-ratio
• D) variable-interval

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Definitions:

Managerial Activities

Tasks and responsibilities undertaken by managers, such as planning, leading, organizing, and controlling to achieve organizational goals.

Mintzberg

A reference to Henry Mintzberg, a renowned academic and author known for his work on business and management practices, especially in the context of organizational structures and strategy.

Managerial Role

The specific duties and responsibilities assigned to managers, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization's resources.

Entrepreneur

A person who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise, often seen as an innovator or source of new ideas.