The manager who believes that employees work harder if they get a written reprimand as soon as they slow down at work is attempting to practice:
A)expectancy theory.
B)hygienic motivation.
C)intrinsic motivation.
D)reinforcement.

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The manager's approach of giving a written reprimand is a form of reinforcement, which involves using consequences to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. The manager is trying to use negative reinforcement (avoidance of a negative consequence) to motivate employees to work harder. However, this approach may not lead to long-term motivation and can create a negative work environment.

The Manager Who Believes That Employees Work Harder If They