A fundamental tenet of reinforcement theory is that human beings behave in ways contingent on the consequences of their actions. Human resource managers may apply reinforcement theory when seeking to improve employees’ task-related behaviors. When reinforcement theory is applied appropriately, it can motivate employees. When applied inappropriately, however, it can demotivate employees.
As Kerr (1975) points out, there are abundant examples of reward systems that unintentionally transmit the wrong message and might demotivate the target audience.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 three examples of how reinforcement theory purports to motivate workers. Then describe reinforcement methods your current or previous employers have used to try to motivate you. Finally explain whether you were motivated or demotivated by the reinforcement method used and why.
Read the following article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/opinion/dont-blame-wahhabism-for-terrorism.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Summarize the author’s major claims in the article. Do you agree or disagree with the claims put forth in this article? Defend your position.
Make sure to cite academic sources in your discussion. Use the FIU Library’s online databases for academic research (http://libguides.fiu.edu/research (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.). Try the Religious Studies Libguide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for a more specific starting point.