A Multinational Organization Uses a Gainsharing Program in Which Employees

question 116

Multiple Choice

A multinational organization uses a gainsharing program in which employees receive a bonus if the ratio of labor costs to the sales value of production is below a set standard. This incentive plan is referred to as

• A) a group bonus.
• B) merit pay.
• C) the Scanlon plan.
• D) a piecework rate.
• E) a team award.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in behaviorism where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very powerful in maintaining behavior.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, enhancing response consistency.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of conditioning schedule where a reward or reinforcement is administered after a set period of time has passed, assuming the required response has been made.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning that involves giving a reward after every correct response in order to reinforce the desired behavior.