ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the link between behaviors and results is not obvious, which approach do you prefer to choose?
A
Behavior Approach
B
Results Approach
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aguinis (2009) suggests that using a behavioral approach is appropriate when there is not a clear link between behaviors and results, outcomes of performance are far away in the future, and results are not in the control of the employee.

Detailed explanation-2: -Human behavior is learned, thus all behavior can be unlearned and newbehaviors learned in its place. Behaviorism is concerned primarily with theobservable and measurable aspects of human behavior. Therefore when behaviorsbecome unacceptable, they can be unlearned.

Detailed explanation-3: -The behavioral approach is the best because it is easier to quantify and collect data and information when one is conducting a research.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are five major approaches in psychology. These are biological, psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive and humanistic. Each approach attempts to explain human behaviour differently.

Detailed explanation-5: -When the behaviour of employees is assessed in groups, it is known as a group behaviour approach, while the interpersonal behaviour approach is used to assess individuals.

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