After receiving a new position, you are told that you will spend the first three days in training. While you expected to be sitting in the conference room being told what to do, you arrive your first day to find you will be following Puja around and watching her do the job you will be expected to do. On which theory is this type of training based?
A) Pygmalion Effect
B) Reinforcement Theory
C) Operant Conditioning
D) Social-Learning Theory
E) Equity Theory

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This type of training is based on Social-Learning Theory, which emphasizes the importance of observing and imitating the behavior of others in learning new skills and behaviors. By watching Puja in action, the new employee can learn by both observing and imitating her behavior.

After Receiving a New Position, You Are Told That You