Learning about Learning Theories The basic premise of learning theories as applied to organizations is that managers can increase employee motivation and performance by how they link the outcomes that employees receive to the performance of desired behaviors and the attainment of goals. Learning takes place in organizations when people learn to perform certain behaviors to receive certain outcomes. Two main types of learning theories are: 1) operant conditioning theory which focuses on direct experience as a learning tool, and 2) social learning theory which focuses on learning by watching the rewards and punishments others receive for their behavior. This exercise focuses in particular on operant conditioning. You will be asked to identify which type of reinforcement should be applied in a variety of situations. Roll your cursor over the names to read about the individual's behavior. Decide which type of reinforcement is most appropriate and drag the name under that heading Positive Negative Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris Thom Kellie Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Has been threatening bodily harm to coworkers. Addisg Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Releituraene Negative Reinforcement Re Negativen Punishment Punishment Extinction Extinction Chris Thom Kelle Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Has been reported for sexually harassing a subordinate. Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement ne Punishment Punishment Extinction Extine ch Thom Kellie Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Just completed a difficult assignment that involved many setbacks. Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris Thom Kellis Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Spends a lot of time at the water cooler rather than working because many people talk to him at length there. Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris Thom Kellie Jules Jargie Taylor Reset Does not always clear clothes from the dressing rooms when customers are finished trying them on, and frequently does not refold or hang them correctly Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris Thom Kellie Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Consistently takes an extra 5 or 10 minutes on breaks and at lunch Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris THE Kellie Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Has successfully finished an advanced training program. Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris Thom Kellie Jules Jamie Taylor Reset Everyone laughs at the jokes he always tells in meetings, but they really are wasting a lot of time. Addison Jeffrey Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Chris Thom Kellie Jules Jamie Taylor Reset