9. Reinforcement Theory

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    • Reinforcement Theory – draws principles of operant conditioning and states simply that behavior is motivated by consequences
    • Operant Conditioning – employees will engage in behaviors for which they are rewarded and avoid behaviors for which they are punished
    • Reinforcementincreases behavior
    • Positiveaddition of something to increase behavior
    • Negativeremoving something to increase behavior
    • Punishmentdecreases behavior
    • 4 types of Schedules
      • Fixed Interval
      • Fixed Ratio
      • Variable Interval
      • Variable Ratio
    • Organizational Behavior Modification – certain target behaviors are specified, measured, and rewarded
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