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Short Answer Questions
1. Explain 'organisational behaviour modification'. Describe how one or more reinforcement strategies could be used to deal with an employee who is consistently late for work but very productive when present.
2. Punishment strategies should be used sparingly by managers. Explain why.
Application Question
3. As you have read in this chapter, punishment is a management tool that continues to be used in the workplace despite increasing concerns about its effectiveness. Using the library, the internet and other resources you have access to, research the following questions. Share your responses during tutorial class. Maximum student participation is encouraged.
(a) In your opinion how frequently is punishment used? Give examples.
(b) Explain the behavioural and emotional response to punishment.
(c) How does punishment prevent undesirable behaviour from reoccurring?
(d) Do you think punishment has a place in modern workplaces? Why or why not?
Application Question:
4. Find an organisation online that publicises its employee rewards e.g. Reddy group of companies. How does the organisation motivate its employees? Would you like to work for such organisation? Why or why not? Compare your answer with those from others in your class and discuss why your answers may be same or different.