A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 149 - 150 of 299

Explanation

Learning or strengthening a behavior by observing of others, and the consequences of that behavior, rather than experiencing the reinforcement or consequences directly.

Explanation

Rewarding employee performance and behavior is an important part of HRD.

• Appropriate rewards are not only recognize and motivate employees, they also communicate the organization՚s values to the employees.
• In HRD systems, innovations and use of capabilities are rewarded in order to encourage the acquisition and application of positive attitudes and skills
• Typical rewards include certificates of appreciation, newsletter announcements, increases in salary, bonuses and special privileges and desired training
• Promotions generally are not considered as rewards because promotions decisions are based on appraisals of potentials whereas most rewards are based on performance
• Rewards may be given to teams, departments and other units within the organization as well as to individuals