Which One of the Following Actions Accurately Reflects the Reinforcement

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following actions accurately reflects the reinforcement theory of motivation?

• A) A company's policy of cutting a day's pay if an employee reports to work later than 10.30 A.M.
• B) A company's policy of giving its sales staff cash coupons for exceeding their daily targets.
• C) A company initiating a process of job redesign to engage its employees better.
• D) A company setting specific and difficult goals and ensuring that employees accept them.

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