Scientifi Variable-Ratio Reinforcement Schedule
MGT 315 – 8/27/2014
Introduction
Office Hours:
Mondays: 1:30-2:30 PM
Review of the Syllabus
Quizzes:
8 Total, 5 Questions each
Over assigned readings only.
Lowest quiz dropped
Surveys
6 total surveys, about 30 minutes each.
These are due by 1 PM on Mondays.
Submitted via D2L
No late submissions accepted
Technical difficulties are NOT a valid excuse.
Recitation Sections
Recitation Activities
Applying HR/OB to a fictitious business
3 Cases
3 Brief Presentations
Details to be provided by TAs
Attendance is required.
Research Requirement
3-hour research requirement
Two Options:
Participate in research conducted by Department of Management.
Sign-ups will pop up throughout semester, no advance preparation required.
Compose 5-page report on …show more content…
Ex. Casino – slot machines.
Which of these is most susceptible to “extinction?”
Continuous – if they do something, and don’t get the reward they expected, they will be upset.
Which of these is least susceptible to “extinction?”
Casino and slot machines. (Variable-Ratio)
Recommendations for using rewards effectively…
Link rewards to behavior.
Match the magnitude of the reward to the magnitude of the behavior.
Reward after performance.
Reward people with what they value.
…Problems with the theory?
When you deal with adults, it gets much more complicated.
Expectancy Theory
If I put effort forward, what type of person can I expect?
Motivation is fostered when an employee believes three things:
That effort will result in performance.
This is termed “Expectancy”
That performance will result in outcomes.
This is termed “Instrumentality”
That those outcomes will be valuable.
This is termed “Valence”
SLIDE 24
Expectancy
Effort Performance
Can be hindered by:
Low self-confidence (or efficacy)
Lack of necessary KSAO’s
Lack of necessary training
Lack of necessary resources
Lack of supportive leadership.
Introduction
Office Hours:
Mondays: 1:30-2:30 PM
Review of the Syllabus
Quizzes:
8 Total, 5 Questions each
Over assigned readings only.
Lowest quiz dropped
Surveys
6 total surveys, about 30 minutes each.
These are due by 1 PM on Mondays.
Submitted via D2L
No late submissions accepted
Technical difficulties are NOT a valid excuse.
Recitation Sections
Recitation Activities
Applying HR/OB to a fictitious business
3 Cases
3 Brief Presentations
Details to be provided by TAs
Attendance is required.
Research Requirement
3-hour research requirement
Two Options:
Participate in research conducted by Department of Management.
Sign-ups will pop up throughout semester, no advance preparation required.
Compose 5-page report on …show more content…
Ex. Casino – slot machines.
Which of these is most susceptible to “extinction?”
Continuous – if they do something, and don’t get the reward they expected, they will be upset.
Which of these is least susceptible to “extinction?”
Casino and slot machines. (Variable-Ratio)
Recommendations for using rewards effectively…
Link rewards to behavior.
Match the magnitude of the reward to the magnitude of the behavior.
Reward after performance.
Reward people with what they value.
…Problems with the theory?
When you deal with adults, it gets much more complicated.
Expectancy Theory
If I put effort forward, what type of person can I expect?
Motivation is fostered when an employee believes three things:
That effort will result in performance.
This is termed “Expectancy”
That performance will result in outcomes.
This is termed “Instrumentality”
That those outcomes will be valuable.
This is termed “Valence”
SLIDE 24
Expectancy
Effort Performance
Can be hindered by:
Low self-confidence (or efficacy)
Lack of necessary KSAO’s
Lack of necessary training
Lack of necessary resources
Lack of supportive leadership.