Question 1

A relatively permanent change in the frequency of occurrence of a specific individual behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning 
B)  vicarious learning 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  learning 
B)  vicarious learning 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 2

Identify the different types of schedules of reinforcement.Explain which of these you,as a manager,would place the greatest emphasis on if you were trying to use verbal compliments to motivate your staff to continue a high level of performance,and why you would do this.Be sure to clarify any assumptions you make in developing your answer.

Accepted Answer

In general,reinforcement may be continuo

Question 3

An objective base for determining whether a behavior is desirable or undesirable is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the work setting 
B)  the feeling of the manager 
C)  both of these would be considered objective bases 
D)  neither of these would be considered objective bases 
A)  the work setting 
B)  the feeling of the manager 
C)  both of these would be considered objective bases 
D)  neither of these would be considered objective bases

A relatively permanent change in the frequency of occurrence of a specific individual behavior is referred to as:

An objective base for determining whether a behavior is desirable or undesirable is:

Learning About Organizational Behavior

Individual and Organizational Ethics

Understanding Individual Differences: Part A

Understanding Individual Differences: Part B

Perceptions and Attributions

Learning Concepts to Improve Performance: Part A

Motivating Employees

Motivation: Goal Setting and Reward Programs

Workplace Stress and Aggression: Part A

Workplace Stress and Aggression: Part B

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations: Part A

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations: Part B

Leadership Effectiveness: Foundations

Leadership Effectiveness: New Perspectives

Developing and Leading Teams: Part A

Developing and Leading Teams: Part B

Managing Conflict and Negotiating Effectively

Managerial Decision Making

Organization Design

Cultivating Organizational Culture

Managing Organizational Change

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Exam 5: Learning Concepts to Improve Performance: Part B

A relatively permanent change in the frequency of occurrence of a specific individual behavior is referred to as:

An objective base for determining whether a behavior is desirable or undesirable is:

Learning About Organizational Behavior

Individual and Organizational Ethics

Understanding Individual Differences: Part A

Understanding Individual Differences: Part B

Perceptions and Attributions

Learning Concepts to Improve Performance: Part A

Motivating Employees

Motivation: Goal Setting and Reward Programs

Workplace Stress and Aggression: Part A

Workplace Stress and Aggression: Part B

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations: Part A

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations: Part B

Leadership Effectiveness: Foundations

Leadership Effectiveness: New Perspectives

Developing and Leading Teams: Part A

Developing and Leading Teams: Part B

Managing Conflict and Negotiating Effectively

Managerial Decision Making

Organization Design

Cultivating Organizational Culture

Managing Organizational Change

Filters