Question 1

Operant conditioning is concerned primarily with learning that occurs as a consequence of stimuli,or S-R.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is included in the "job design" category of nonfinancial rewards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-managed teams 
B)  Redecoration of work environment 
C)  Use of company facilities for personal projects 
D)  Self-information from performance or problem solutions 
A)  Self-managed teams 
B)  Redecoration of work environment 
C)  Use of company facilities for personal projects 
D)  Self-information from performance or problem solutions A

Question 3

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment,the dog salivated a lot when presented with powdered meat.This response would be a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned response. 
B)  accomplished response. 
C)  neutral response. 
D)  unconditioned response. 
A)  conditioned response. 
B)  accomplished response. 
C)  neutral response. 
D)  unconditioned response. D

Question 4

Which of the following observations about the perfected theory of learning is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many perfected theories of learning have existed since several decades. 
B)  It would have to be able to explain all aspects of learning. 
C)  It would have universal application. 
D)  It would have to be able to predict and control learning situations. 
A)  Many perfected theories of learning have existed since several decades. 
B)  It would have to be able to explain all aspects of learning. 
C)  It would have universal application. 
D)  It would have to be able to predict and control learning situations.

Question 5

What are some of the guidelines for discipline as explained in the text?

Accepted Answer

A rule of thumb for effective behavioral

Question 6

One comprehensive study analysis concludes that in order to succeed,punishment should be used in all of the following manners except:

Accepted Answer

A)  orderly,rational manner. 
B)  handy outlet for the manager's frustration. 
C)  with skill. 
D)  with concern for human dignity. 
A)  orderly,rational manner. 
B)  handy outlet for the manager's frustration. 
C)  with skill. 
D)  with concern for human dignity.

Question 7

Skinner felt that classical conditioning explains only the _____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  acquired 
B)  perceived 
C)  reflexive 
D)  operant 
A)  acquired 
B)  perceived 
C)  reflexive 
D)  operant

Question 8

Which of the following is a capability identified under the social cognitive theory that people use to initiate,regulate,and sustain their behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exclusion 
B)  Hindsight 
C)  Theoretical learning 
D)  Self-regulation 
A)  Exclusion 
B)  Hindsight 
C)  Theoretical learning 
D)  Self-regulation

Question 9

Some of the training programs designed starting after World War II,were designed to strengthen the relationship between cognitive cues and worker expectations.The worker expectations consisted of:

Accepted Answer

A)  supervisory procedures. 
B)  job procedural procedures. 
C)  organizational procedures. 
D)  incentive payment mode. 
A)  supervisory procedures. 
B)  job procedural procedures. 
C)  organizational procedures. 
D)  incentive payment mode.

Question 10

Explain a baseline measure.What is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

After performance behaviors have been id

Question 11

Most modern approaches stress that punishment should be situationally applied and progressive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Money may be a powerful reinforcer when administered through either the traditional pay plans or through the identified performance behaviors as in behavioral performance management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A worker is positively reinforced for getting busy when the supervisor walks through the area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the term "punishment" as used in behavioral management.How can punishment be made effective?

Accepted Answer

Punishment is anything that weakens beha

Question 15

The S-R deals with classical,or _____,conditioning,and the R-S deals with instrumental,or _____,conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  respondent; divergent 
B)  creative; awakening 
C)  operant; learned 
D)  respondent; operant 
A)  respondent; divergent 
B)  creative; awakening 
C)  operant; learned 
D)  respondent; operant

Question 16

The antecedent cues (technology,plans,and the like)have power to control or provide rules and establishing operation for behavior only if there are motivating consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A staffing company reported that the number one reason employees give for leaving companies is the lack of _____ and:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation; rewards. 
B)  satisfactory appraisals; benefits. 
C)  pensions; responsibilities. 
D)  praise; recognition. 
A)  motivation; rewards. 
B)  satisfactory appraisals; benefits. 
C)  pensions; responsibilities. 
D)  praise; recognition.

Question 18

While identifying the critical behaviors of a job,one of the guidelines is that only direct performance be included.Which among the following does not fit the criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absenteeism or attendance 
B)  Goofing off 
C)  Tardiness or promptness 
D)  Doing or not doing a job 
A)  Absenteeism or attendance 
B)  Goofing off 
C)  Tardiness or promptness 
D)  Doing or not doing a job

Question 19

Those with inaccurate or false self-esteem beliefs who experience performance failures time after time will not learn from their mistakes or respond to the manager's comments on how to correct the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The baseline measure may indicate that the problem is much smaller or much bigger than was thought to be the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Operant conditioning is concerned primarily with learning that occurs as a consequence of stimuli,or S-R.

Which of the following is included in the "job design" category of nonfinancial rewards?

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment,the dog salivated a lot when presented with powdered meat.This response would be a(n):

Which of the following observations about the perfected theory of learning is false?

What are some of the guidelines for discipline as explained in the text?

One comprehensive study analysis concludes that in order to succeed,punishment should be used in all of the following manners except:

Skinner felt that classical conditioning explains only the _____ behavior.

Which of the following is a capability identified under the social cognitive theory that people use to initiate,regulate,and sustain their behavior?

Some of the training programs designed starting after World War II,were designed to strengthen the relationship between cognitive cues and worker expectations.The worker expectations consisted of:

Explain a baseline measure.What is its purpose?

Most modern approaches stress that punishment should be situationally applied and progressive.

Money may be a powerful reinforcer when administered through either the traditional pay plans or through the identified performance behaviors as in behavioral performance management.

A worker is positively reinforced for getting busy when the supervisor walks through the area.

Explain the term "punishment" as used in behavioral management.How can punishment be made effective?

The S-R deals with classical,or _,conditioning,and the R-S deals with instrumental,or _,conditioning.

The antecedent cues (technology,plans,and the like)have power to control or provide rules and establishing operation for behavior only if there are motivating consequences.

A staffing company reported that the number one reason employees give for leaving companies is the lack of _____ and:

While identifying the critical behaviors of a job,one of the guidelines is that only direct performance be included.Which among the following does not fit the criterion?

Those with inaccurate or false self-esteem beliefs who experience performance failures time after time will not learn from their mistakes or respond to the manager's comments on how to correct the problem.

The baseline measure may indicate that the problem is much smaller or much bigger than was thought to be the case.

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Exam 12: Behavioral Performance Management

Operant conditioning is concerned primarily with learning that occurs as a consequence of stimuli,or S-R.

Which of the following is included in the "job design" category of nonfinancial rewards?

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment,the dog salivated a lot when presented with powdered meat.This response would be a(n):

Which of the following observations about the perfected theory of learning is false?

What are some of the guidelines for discipline as explained in the text?

One comprehensive study analysis concludes that in order to succeed,punishment should be used in all of the following manners except:

Skinner felt that classical conditioning explains only the _____ behavior.

Which of the following is a capability identified under the social cognitive theory that people use to initiate,regulate,and sustain their behavior?

Some of the training programs designed starting after World War II,were designed to strengthen the relationship between cognitive cues and worker expectations.The worker expectations consisted of:

Explain a baseline measure.What is its purpose?

Most modern approaches stress that punishment should be situationally applied and progressive.

Money may be a powerful reinforcer when administered through either the traditional pay plans or through the identified performance behaviors as in behavioral performance management.

A worker is positively reinforced for getting busy when the supervisor walks through the area.

Explain the term "punishment" as used in behavioral management.How can punishment be made effective?

The S-R deals with classical,or _____,conditioning,and the R-S deals with instrumental,or _____,conditioning.

The antecedent cues (technology,plans,and the like)have power to control or provide rules and establishing operation for behavior only if there are motivating consequences.

A staffing company reported that the number one reason employees give for leaving companies is the lack of _____ and:

While identifying the critical behaviors of a job,one of the guidelines is that only direct performance be included.Which among the following does not fit the criterion?

Those with inaccurate or false self-esteem beliefs who experience performance failures time after time will not learn from their mistakes or respond to the manager's comments on how to correct the problem.

The baseline measure may indicate that the problem is much smaller or much bigger than was thought to be the case.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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The S-R deals with classical,or _,conditioning,and the R-S deals with instrumental,or _,conditioning.