In reinforcement theory, what two processes are used to decrease an employee's undesirable behavior?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: In extinction, positive rewards are withheld or withdrawn in response to an employee's undesirable behavior. In punishment, negative consequences are applied in response to the undesirable behavior.
Explanation: In extinction, positive rewards are withheld or withdrawn in response to an employee's undesirable behavior. In punishment, negative consequences are applied in response to the undesirable behavior. Both strategies serve to decrease targeted behavior.

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According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, people who send text messages while driving are __________ times more likely to crash than other drivers.

A. 23 B. 35 C. 5 D. 10

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Determine the initial shipping cost using the matrix least cost method.

XYZ has three supply chain locations with respective production capacities of an electronic component (Denver, Milwaukee, and Columbia) and three demand locations with their respective demand requirements for that electronic component. The demand requirements, production capacities, and the per-unit transportation costs are tabled in the transportation matrix shown here.



A. $30,000
B. $40,000
C. $24,000
D. $31,000

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