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The strategies to reinforce desirable work behaviors include
1.

using positive reinforcement through immediate
rewards and encouragement whenever positive
behavior occurs

2.

withdrawal of negative consequences to increase the
likelihood of repeating the desired behavior in a
similar setting

3.

inflicting punishment or the administration of
negative consequences to reduce the likelihood of
repeating an undesired behavior in similar settings

4.

extinction, or withdrawal of the reinforcing
consequences for a given behavior to discourage
repetition

Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene Theory
Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene theory ranks among the earliest
studies of motivational theories and organizational behavior.
This theory approaches motivation through job satisfaction, and
hold that jobs that do not offer achievement, recognition,
stimulating work, responsibility and advancement do not
provide satisfaction whereas jobs that offer achievement,
recognition, stimulating work, responsibility and advancement
provide satisfaction, and hence motivation.
Poor company policies, administration, supervision, pay,
interpersonal relationships with supervisors, and working
conditions cause dissatisfaction and demotivate employees
whereas good policies, efficient administration, effective
supervision, good pay, and good interpersonal relationships and
working conditions create job satisfaction that motivates
employees to work to their potential.
Source:
http://www.brighthub.com/office/humanresources/articles/95269.aspx

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