The Hierarchical Structure of a Bureaucracy Forces Official Communication to Occur

question 20

Multiple Choice

The hierarchical structure of a bureaucracy forces official communication to occur ___________?

• A) Horizontally
• B) Vertically
• C) Diagonally
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Law of Contingent Reinforcement

A principle stating that the effectiveness of reinforcement depends on its delivery contingent upon the occurrence of a specific behavior.

Organizational Behavior Modification

Organizational behavior modification is the use of extrinsic rewards to systematically reinforce desirable work behavior and discourage undesirable behavior.

Reinforcement

The delivery of a consequence as a result of behavior.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given to a subject at unpredictable time intervals to promote a steady, consistent response behavior.