key term - Punishment

Definition

In the context of motivating employees, punishment involves implementing a negative consequence or removing a positive stimulus in response to undesirable behavior. It aims to decrease the likelihood of the unwanted behavior occurring again.

Related terms

Positive Reinforcement:

The process of encouraging desired employee behavior by offering rewards when such behaviors are exhibited.

Negative Reinforcement:

This involves the removal of an unpleasant condition in response to a desirable behavior to increase the likelihood of it happening again.

Behavior Modification: A technique used in organizational management that applies principles of behavioral psychology to change employee actions and attitudes