Select a published study in a behavior analytic journal published within the last five years that uses a multiple baseline design and evaluate its adherence to the requirements for making comparisons across baselines. Be sure to reference the article in APA format, and make sure your DOI link works (or upload a PDF of the … Read more
This week we are learning about helping behavior and altruism. Altruism is defined as “unselfish regard or devotion to the welfare of others. ” Some might argue, however, that authentic altruism doesn’t exist. Please consider what your opinion is regarding altruism, whether you feel it truly exists or not, and then provide two references … Read more
Think about a question or curiosity you have about human behavior or mental processes. It could be something you’ve always wondered about, such as why people procrastinate, how memory works, or what influences decision-making. Share your question or curiosity with the class and explain why it interests you. Next, utilize the scientific method outlined in … Read more
What is a common label for employee behavior that you’ve heard used in organizational contexts? How would you pinpoint the behavior (or output of that behavior when appropriate) to make this label into something that is measurable, and how might you collect data on it? Remember to review the Reflection Paper rubric and instructions in … Read more
What is a common label for employee behavior that you’ve heard used in organizational contexts? How would you pinpoint the behavior (or output of that behavior when appropriate) to make this label into something that is measurable, and how might you collect data on it? Remember to review the Reflection Paper rubric and instructions in … Read more
Understanding cost behavior is important for analysis and decision making. Cost can be broadly categorized as fixed, variable, or mixed. The way costs behave in relation to production drives pricing and cost estimation. Evaluate the behavior of fixed, variable, and mixed costs in a manufacturing environment. Elaborate on an example of each type of cost as … Read more
How does poverty play into the relationship between environmental toxins and criminal behavior? What are the pros and cons of integrating theories?
This is the week you will complete a scenario, Harvard Business Publishing – Organizational Behavior Simulation: Judgment in a Crisis. You will need to log into the Harvard Business Publishing – Organizational Behavior Simulation: Judgement in Crisis simulation environment and review the instructions on how to participate. Students play the role of a product manager … Read more
How would you describe performance management or organizational behavior management to a business owner who is unfamiliar with behavior analytic concepts and principles? How would you compare and contrast current typical business practices (such as annual reviews or aversive control) to increase their interest in performance management? Please provide at least 1 quote from BF … Read more
Chapter 11 Qualitative research is a valuable approach for understanding human behavior, culture, and social phenomena through methods like participant observation, ethnographic interviews, and the collection of various types of qualitative data. How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research in terms of its objectives and methods? What types of research questions or situations are best … Read more