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Reinforcement theory suggests that managers can motivate employees by shaping their actions through ________.

▸ carefully designed goals

▸ cross-training

▸ management by objectives

▸ behavior modification

▸ intrinsic motivation
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Reinforcement theory suggests that managers can motivate employees by shaping their actions through behavior modification. Using reinforcement theory, managers try to systematically encourage those actions considered beneficial to the company. Reinforcement is a valuable motivational tool, but it has broad application whenever managers want to shape employee behavior.
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