Reinforce for performance: The need to go beyond pay and even rewards

Perhaps the most talked about, if not actually implemented. practical solution for making human resources more productive is pay for performance. Yet many researchers and practitioners doubt the true effectiveness of this approach. To help solve this controversy. we suggest drawing from reinforcement theory and behavioral management. This approach can be used to explain the simple statements: You get what you reinforce. but you do not necessarily get what you pay for. We first critically review the traditional pay for performance practices and address the question of whether rewards. not reinforcers. do more harm than good. Next, we discuss the theoretical foundation that you get what you reinforce. Finally. we outline the behavioral management steps of organizational behavior modification (O.B. Mod.). When O.B. Mod. has been systematically applied over the years using both monetary and nonmonetary reinforcers. our recent meta-analysis found that performance on average increased 17 percent. The contingencies and practical implications of this behavioral management approach that advocates reinforce for performance instead of payor even reward for performance are discussed

This is a love story

In the beginning. We wanted to write a contract. So you would know. What to expect from us. And what we expect from you. And what we give. And what you take. And what you pay. And what you get. We want you to get your money’s worth. And the contract will say. If you leave, we leave. If you get up and go, we get up and go. So you see, we are all in this together. You and us… For You, The Audience, Michael Pinchbeck presents an extract from The Beginning (2012) that directly addresses the implicit contract between performer and audience. Reading from the script of the show, Michael and his collaborator, Rhiannon Jones, question the symbiotic relationship between the actor and the spectator, and offer an invitation to become Augusto Boal’s notion of the ‘spect-actor’. Inspired by Peter Handke’s Offending The Audience (1966) and Forced Entertainment’s First Night (2001), the extract draws attention to what it is like, sitting in the dark, watching a story being told in which you, the audience, have a central part to play. The question is: will the audience sign the contract, on the dotted line, or will they rip it up

Economic Impacts of Food Fraud

When you order seafood at a restaurant, do you get what you pay for? Scientists from Oceana, a non-profit marine conservation organization, conducted one of the largest seafood fraud investigations on 1,215 samples from 674 outlets in 21 states of the United States (U.S.) over the period 2010 to 2012.They found that there is, on average, a 33% probability that you do not actually get what you pay for. The share of mislabeled food was (a quite remarkable) 74% for seafood sold in sushi restaurants and 18% of seafood sold in gro-cery stores with mislabeled “red snapper” and “tuna” accounting for 90% and 55% of the rele-vant tested products, respectively

Becoming a distance student: Identifying and managing the key challenges

Approximately 25% of first year, distance students are unsuccessful – they withdraw, fail or just give up on their study. They pay the fees but they don’t get the benefit. And they go away discouraged and disheartened. This poster, using data from a PhD project following 19 first year mature-aged distance students, offers ideas for managing key challenges these students face. - My lifeload: Taking too many courses is common. Students overestimate the time they have available. Be realistic and start small: you can speed things up later. - My family and friends: Other people can be a support and a barrier. Communicate clearly what you need. And remember, this is a big change for the whole family not just you. - My time and space: Students choose distance study because it is more flexible. But you still have to find time and space to do the work. Be flexible and creative in your approach. It takes time to figure out what works for you, for your family, and for your studies. - My headspace: The first year is an emotional rollercoaster including negative feelings of anxiety or frustration. Manage the negative by talking things over and celebrate and focus on the positive. - My university: Returning to study is harder than you expect with a lot of new skills to be learned. Be patient with yourself, use the resources available and be willing to seek help

A Fact Book on Proposition 2 1/2

In this age of inflation many tax reduction plans have been proposed throughout the nation. This November Massachusetts voters will vote on Proposition 2 1/2 - a tax reduction proposal sponsored by a coalition of citizens. This booklet describes the costs and benefits of Proposition 2 1/2 in an objective way, so that you can make an informed decision when you cast your vote. The University of Massachusetts\u27 Center for Studies in Policy and the Public Interest and the Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Service believe that when you have access to unbiased information you will make better decisions and participate more fully in the democratic process. In this booklet we won\u27t be telling you how to vote. Our sole purpose is to provide you with a way of understanding and evaluating the arguments that will be advanced by both opponents and proponents of Proposition 2 1/2 so that you can come to your own conclusions about its consequences. We will address four key issues: What would Proposition 2 1/2 do? What would Proposition 2 1/2 not do? What impact would Proposition 2 1/2 have on what you pay in local taxes? What impact may Proposition 2 1/2 have on local services in your community? However, before we get into these questions we will define and explain the basic terms relating to property taxation you must have some familiarity with if you are to follow and participate in the debate on Proposition 2 1/2 , and make an informed decision about its impact on your community

Freshman at Farquhar to Pharmacy Professor: TheReality of the Journey and Tips for Success

The path to becoming a healthcare provider is a commitment to lifelong learning, constant hard work, and a career that is not about you. Every class you take, everything you learn, every experience you engage in is preparing you to be a competent and compassionate healthcare provider, so that one day you can walk into the room of a desperate patient and help them. The pay is average at best, especially considering the years of training. People will be angry at you when you are doing your best to help them. People will be angry when you do not want to work for free, and you can expect to burn out if you are doing it for the money. However, if you truly want this for whatever your one or many reasons are; it is worth it every day. For those of you who want to pursue this I will be happy to call you a colleague one day. Tips for success: Know what experiences you cannot get back You can work and make money later. You only get one chance to make a good grade in General Chemistry 1. Be focused but flexible If interested in pharmacy – pursue it! Take all prerequisites to qualify for medical, dental, PA, etc. programs as well Exercise reduces stress The less time you have for it, the more you need it. Be social and stay in touch with your classmates They’ll be doctors one day too

Freshman at Farquhar to Pharmacy Fellow: The Reality of the Journey and Tips for Success

The path to becoming a healthcare provider is a commitment to lifelong learning, constant hard work, and a career that is not about you. Every class you take, everything you learn, every experience you engage in is preparing you to be a competent and compassionate healthcare provider, so that one day you can walk into the room of a desperate human being and help them. The pay is average at best especially considering the years of training. People will be angry at you when you are doing your best to help them. People will be angry when you do not want to work for free, and you can expect to burn out if you are doing it for the money. However, if truly want this for whatever your one or many reasons are; it is worth it every day. For those of you who want to pursue this I will be happy to call you a colleague one day. Tips for success: Know what experiences you cannot get back. You can work and make money later. You only get one chance to make a good grade in General Chemistry 1 Be focused but flexible. If interested in pharmacy -- pursue it! Take all prerequisites to qualifiy for medical, dental, PA, etc. programs as well. Exercise reduces stress. The less time you have for it, the more you need it. Be social and stay in touch with your classmates, they\u27ll be doctors one day to

Free your budget, Free your mind: Free Online Web Conference Solutions

Library budgets are feeling the effects of the economic downturn, and librarians have to be creative in order to meet the collaborative needs of faculty and students. Not all libraries can afford licenses for higher-end videoconferencing software packages such as Adobe Connect or Cisco WebEx, despite their importance in serving distance education students and facilitating faculty collaborations. But with all the free alternatives available, how do you decide what s worth it? The presenters evaluated free programs that offer voice, chat, and screensharing capacities; they are also cross-platform and entirely free of charge. These programs have applications both for reaching distance education students and for professional development. Advantages and disadvantages of several programs will be presented. Although it is said that you get what you pay for, free web conference software can offer rewards far beyond its time and space initial investment. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Vicki Gruzynski is the Information Services Librarian at Southeast Missouri State University\u27 Kent Library; Rachel Slough is the E-Learning Librarian at Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse