Behavioral And Cognitive Approaches

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ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ON TIME AND ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AS IT GOES THROUGH A TURNITIN PROGRAM ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY

 

Behavioral and Cognitive approaches

There are two primary theoretical perspectives that you will be examining throughout this course—the behavioral approach and the cognitive approach. As you begin this course, it is important to understand the foundation for each of these theories and how they differ from each other. As you come to understand these two perspectives, consider which of these is a good fit for your perspective on learning and behavior. Alternatively, you may find that you prefer a combination of the two, which is the basis for the cognitive-behavioral theory of learning.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the behavioral approach and cognitive approach. Conduct two searches using the following phrases:

  • Behavioral theory of learning
  • Cognitive theory of learning

Place quotation marks around the phrase you are searching for so your search engine is more effective in locating relevant results.

Then, address the following:

  • Describe the foundational principles of each approach.
  • Compare and contrast the two approaches, specifically detailing where they differ from each other.
  • State which of the two approaches you most identify with. Give reasons for your answers.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page and a reference page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc

What recommendations would you make to improve the goal system to increase productivity and job satisfaction for this position?

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The Job Redesign and Workplace Rewards Assessment is a two-part project that asks you to assess the current state of your workplace environment in regard to how it motivates–or fails to motivate–employees to affect increased job satisfaction and workplace productivity.

Part One

Prepare a 1,750 word assessment focusing on a selected job or department in your company in regard to the related system of goal-setting, performance evaluation, and workplace rewards that affect productivity and job satisfaction. Address the following:

•Identify the position’s current major components, tasks, or responsibilities. Does the job allow any self-management or sense of choice? Does the position cultivate a sense of intrinsic motivation?

•Briefly discuss current company-wide rewards, such as bonus plans or profit-sharing, and one-to-one rewards, such as praise or recognition. Examine and evaluate if these rewards are effective in motivating behavior for this position.

•Identify how goals are used at your company with regard to the position. Consider what kinds of goals are set, how the goals are set, and if the goal system is effective for this position.

Part Two

Prepare a 7 page slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation based on Part One. Address the various ways a position could be redesigned to increase job satisfaction and productivity. The proposed modification can be made to the position or department, or to the company’s broader system of goal-setting, performance evaluation, and workplace rewards. Include the following:

•Explore the various job redesign approaches to revise the position.

•Describe the position’s major components, tasks, or responsibilities after it has been redesigned.

•What recommendations would you make to improve your company’s reward system with regard to this position?

•What recommendations would you make to improve the goal system to increase productivity and job satisfaction for this position?

•Recommend an implementation plan for bringing the redesigned position into the organization. Consider factors that might affect an employee’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.

Include at least three to five sources.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Business Communications Assignment

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Due Driday 7/11/14 – before midnight eastern time.

Unused/ Original. No copy-paste work!!

 

Write 1100–1200 words

 

Part I

You are planning to expand your fast-food hamburger franchise internationally and have decided to open in the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Mexico and China. Knowing that all of these countries and its people have different cultures, customs, beliefs, values and attitudes that are unique to their country and different from that of the United States, consider how this would impact your fast-food business.  What are some of the considerations to keep in mind concerning how these different social and religious  values and cultures have on food preparation and eating, the social behaviors to be sensitive to regarding employees and customers, the type of trainings that will be required, the work attitudes and behaviors, and any ethical standards that you may need to develop? Are the attitudes in these countries individualistic or collective?

 

Part II

If you were to send your top managers to these countries, what type of cultural shock should they expect? How would you help them alleviate this stress? Provide a few examples from each country.

 

Part III

In many countries, “expeditors” can help you cut through layers of bureaucracy so that you can get your business done or done faster. Expeditors are normally paid for what they do, and they may ask you to help finance other expeditors within these countries that will help move your business request through the system faster. The methods that are being used could ultimately be unethical, illegal, or maybe not at all.

  • How would you go about making sure the practice of an expeditor is legal?
  • Would you approve a paid transaction requested by an expeditor if it was acceptable in the country, but unethical back in the United States? (defend your position) What business ethics are involved in your decision making process?
  • What factors should you consider and who should you consult with and why?

Identify and describe at least three (3) factors contributing to the accuracy of sensory data.

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Can you really trust your senses and the interpretation of sensory data to give you an accurate view of the world?
Describe and discuss the accuracy and the weaknesses of the human senses as they pertain to thinking in general and to your own thinking
in particular.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1.Provide at least three (3) reasons for believing in the accuracy or inaccuracy of sensory information.
2.Identify and describe at least three (3)
factors contributing to the accuracy of sensory data.
3.Discuss the role of memory with regard to the interpretation and evaluation of sensory data.
4. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment.
Your textbook may count as one