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Staff Management By Behavioral Contracting
1989 · Behavioral Interventions; v. 4; n. 2; p. 89-98; Fonte: Wiley
Dados principais
- Ano de publicação
- 1989
- Dados editoriais
- Behavioral Interventions; v. 4; n. 2; p. 89-98; Fonte: Wiley
- Palavras-chave
- BEHAVIORAL-INTERVENTIONS; análise do comportamento
Autores
- Nathan H. Azrin
- Gregory E. Pye
Resumo
AbstractEmployee performance has been shown to be improved by reinforcement procedures that are determined by the supervisor. The present study used behavioral contracting between an employee and her supervisor to structure their discussion in arriving at mutually acceptable performance standards and reinforcers. A multiple baseline design across responses was used with an employee who conducted training sessions with persons who are mentally retarded in a large institution. The results showed an improvement of the specific employee behaviors for which behavioral contracting was arranged for the duration of the contracted reinforcement. Behavioral contracting may be useful as a structured method of achieving employee‐supervisor agreements in employee motivation programs.