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V@ndy87

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Jim had a bad habit of arriving to work late. His boss Carlos, wanted Jim to arrive on time. Carlos decided to have Jim make up the time he missed by working late. When Jim arrived on time, he had 15 minutes added to his lunch hour.
 
  It didn't take long for Jim to begin arriving on time so that he could have extra time for lunch and not have to work late. Which of the following best explains what happened in this situation?
  A) Jim learned that arriving late had consequences
  B) Jim experienced action learning
  C) Jim wanted a promotion
  D) Carlos changed Jim's behavior through operant conditioning

Question 2

According to the equity theory, what would you predict would be the result of overpaying a piece-rate worker?
 
  A) There will be no effect. B) Quantity will increase.
  C) Quality will decrease. D) Quality will increase.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: D) This situation demonstrates operant conditioning. Carlos introduced a new reward that was given every time Jim arrived on time. Conversely, when Jim was tardy, the new policy of making up the time during lunch was introduced. As a result, Jim's behavior was changed via the rewards and punishments Carlos applied.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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