Organizational Behavior
OER 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9781947172715
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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How might you design a simple behavior modification program for a group of employees? Explain.
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Chapter 4 Solutions
Organizational Behavior
Ch. 4.1 - How can learning theory be used to change...Ch. 4.1 - Define classical conditioning, and differentiate...Ch. 4.1 - What is social learning theory?Ch. 4.2 - What is reinforcement, and how can it be applied...Ch. 4.2 - What are the four strategies to use for behavioral...Ch. 4.2 - What is the significance of schedules in changing...Ch. 4.3 - What is behavior modification?Ch. 4.3 - What is a performance audit, and what are the...Ch. 4.4 - Understand Kanfers behavioral self-management...Ch. 4.4 - What are things you can do to instill...
Ch. 4.4 - What behavioral self-management techniques...Ch. 4 - Define learning. Why is an understanding of...Ch. 4 - Compare and contrast operant conditioning with...Ch. 4 - What is social learning theory? Describe how this...Ch. 4 - What implications of social learning theory for...Ch. 4 - Identify four strategies for reinforcement, and...Ch. 4 - Describe the four different schedules of...Ch. 4 - How might you design a simple behavior...Ch. 4 - What are some problems in trying to implement a...Ch. 4 - What key factors are important to consider when...Ch. 4 - Why is timing a key component to a rewards...Ch. 4 - What can be problematic about the wrong type of...
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