The Systematic Use of Reinforcement to Encourage Desirable Organizational Behavior

question 145

Multiple Choice

The systematic use of reinforcement to encourage desirable organizational behavior is called

• A) behavior modification.
• B) replacement theory.
• C) equity theory.
• D) expectancy theory.
• E) reinforcement theory.

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