To Use Negative Reinforcement to Motivate Joe, an Office Temporary

question 3

Multiple Choice

To use negative reinforcement to motivate Joe, an office temporary, his manager would

• A) put Joe on probation if he performs poorly.
• B) ignore most of Joe's actions.
• C) give Joe a "worst employee of the month" award.
• D) promise to give Joe a permanent job if he performs well.

Understand the nuances of timing and placement of negative news in messages.

Comprehend the types and responses to crisis situations in organizations.

Learn the significance of positive endings in bad-news messages.

Grasp the concept of counterproposals to maintain future relationships.

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