Session:4 Learning and Reinforcement
Chapter Review Questions
Organizational Behavior | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session
Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/organizational-behavior
- Define learning. Why is an understanding of learning important for managers?
- Compare and contrast operant conditioning with classical conditioning. Provide examples of each.
- What is social learning theory? Describe how this process works.
- What implications of social learning theory for management can you identify?
- Identify four strategies for reinforcement, and provide an example of each.
- Describe the four different schedules of reinforcement, and show how their use by managers can vary.
- How might you design a simple behavior modification program for a group of employees? Explain.
- What are some problems in trying to implement a behavioral self-management program? How can managers attempt to overcome these problems?