Management Fundamentals 7th Edition by Robert N. Lussier

Exercise 39

The following critical-thinking questions can be used for class discussion and/or as written assignments to develop communication skills. Be sure to give complete explanations for all questions.

Reinforcement theory is unethical because it is used to manipulate employees. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer

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Reinforcement theory is considered unethical by some people as it is used to manipulate employees. I agree with this statement because managers control and operate rewards to change employee’s behavior. Rewards are used as baits to make employees work and come to work on time.