AWADHOOT BHAGWAN RAM

ANPARA SONBHADRA (UP)

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

(REINFORCEMENT THEORY)

PRESENTED BY:- PRESENTED TO:-

RANJAN KUMAR YADAV MS. ASTHA SINGH
(B.B.A. 6TH SEMESTER) (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)
CONCEPT OF REINFORCEMENT
THEORY

Reinforcement theory is a psychological concept

that suggests that behavior can be strengthened
or weakened by the consequences that follow it. In
the context of training and development,
reinforcement theory can be used to shape
employee behavior and improve performance.
In training and development, reinforcement
theory can be applied by providing positive
reinforcement for desired behaviors and
outcomes. This can include rewards such as
praise, recognition, promotions, or bonuses.
By reinforcing desired behaviors, employees
are more likely to continue to exhibit those
behaviors in the future.
CLASSIFICATION OF REINFORCEMENT
THEORY
Reinforcement theory in training and development can be
classified into several types of reinforcement strategies, each
of which can be used to shape employee behavior and
improve performance. Some common classifications of
reinforcement theory in training and development include:
1. Positive Reinforcement: Positive reinforcement involves
providing rewards or positive consequences for desired
behaviors. This can include praise, recognition, promotions,
bonuses, or other incentives that motivate employees to
continue exhibiting the desired behaviors.
2. Negative Reinforcement: Negative reinforcement
involves removing negative consequences or aversive stimuli
when desired behaviors are exhibited. This can include
removing obstacles, reducing workload, or eliminating
undesirable conditions to reinforce and encourage desired
behaviors.
3. Punishment: Punishment involves providing negative
consequences for undesirable behaviors. This can include
feedback, coaching, disciplinary actions, or other forms of
punishment to discourage employees from engaging in
undesirable behaviors.
4. Extinction: Extinction involves withholding reinforcement
for undesired behaviors, leading to a decrease in those
behaviors over time. By ignoring or not rewarding undesirable
behaviors, organizations can reduce the likelihood of those
behaviors occurring in the future.
5. Continuous Reinforcement: Continuous reinforcement
involves providing reinforcement every time a desired
behavior is exhibited. This can be effective for establishing
new behaviors quickly but may not be sustainable in the long
term.
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