A Note on "Operant Conditioning Principles Extrapolated to the Theory of Management.

The following paper examines the application of the principles of operant conditioning to the prediction of individual behavior in an organizational setting. The review centers about the extended operant conditioning model of Jablonsky and DeVries (Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, 1972, 7, 340-358). Conceptual errors, such as in an incorrect application of negative reinforcement and an incomplete operant conditioning framework are discussed. Several suggestions for future models are given. Examines the application of the principles of operant conditioning to the prediction of individual behavior in an organizational setting. Review centering on the extended operant conditioning model of Jablonsky and DeVries; Discussion of conceptual errors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]