Q1) What type of reinforcement schedule does random drug testing represent? Is this type of schedule typically effective or ineffective?
The type of reinforcement schedule that random drug testing represents is the Variable-Interval(VI) schedule of reinforcement. In Variable Interval schedule a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed. This type of schedule is done randomly and is unexpected. The word random used in this case itself represents the schedule. Variable schedule of reinforcement is more effective than other schedules because the unpredictability about when the event will occur keeps the motivation level higher among the individuals and the person is more likely to continue with the same behavior …show more content…
It is unethical, misleading, against the sportsman spirit and is not fair to the other players not taking steroids. They take steroids for boosting their performance, but they are misleading their managers. It initially benefited the player, league and related stakeholders because it leads to success, fame and money for each of them. But at the time when everyone come across that athlete has achieved recognition with the help of steroids, he destroys the team image and reputation. Me as a manager would run random sample drug tests, conduct information/inspiration session to make aware athletes about the consequences they can have on their health and career. Furthermore, if anyone doesn’t forbid, high penalty shall be imposed to set an example for others.
Q3) If you were the commissioner of baseball, what steps would you take to try to reduce the use of steroids in baseball? Is punishment likely to be the most effective deterrent? Why or why not?
Use of steroids is one of the major problems that a sport like baseball is facing. It allows players to boost their energy level beyond their …show more content…
The main reason for an action against it is that, by allowing an organization to be unethical, it creates a trend in the society and others can also be encouraged to follow the same suite. As it is a risky practice, it can cause harm to an organization. For example, in Pakistan, Punjab Food Authority is keeping a strict control on the quality of food offered by different restaurants. Even if one firm is provided favor others would also be encouraged to do the same and expect to be safe, just as the others. In the same way because of a single negative factor, the whole society will get affected from its negative effects. So this is why firms should not use unethical practices or in the long run the organization itself will be affected by the negative outcomes. Allowing unethical behavior would cause a very risky operation that would have a high initial cost and high chance of long term
The type of reinforcement schedule that random drug testing represents is the Variable-Interval(VI) schedule of reinforcement. In Variable Interval schedule a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed. This type of schedule is done randomly and is unexpected. The word random used in this case itself represents the schedule. Variable schedule of reinforcement is more effective than other schedules because the unpredictability about when the event will occur keeps the motivation level higher among the individuals and the person is more likely to continue with the same behavior …show more content…
It is unethical, misleading, against the sportsman spirit and is not fair to the other players not taking steroids. They take steroids for boosting their performance, but they are misleading their managers. It initially benefited the player, league and related stakeholders because it leads to success, fame and money for each of them. But at the time when everyone come across that athlete has achieved recognition with the help of steroids, he destroys the team image and reputation. Me as a manager would run random sample drug tests, conduct information/inspiration session to make aware athletes about the consequences they can have on their health and career. Furthermore, if anyone doesn’t forbid, high penalty shall be imposed to set an example for others.
Q3) If you were the commissioner of baseball, what steps would you take to try to reduce the use of steroids in baseball? Is punishment likely to be the most effective deterrent? Why or why not?
Use of steroids is one of the major problems that a sport like baseball is facing. It allows players to boost their energy level beyond their …show more content…
The main reason for an action against it is that, by allowing an organization to be unethical, it creates a trend in the society and others can also be encouraged to follow the same suite. As it is a risky practice, it can cause harm to an organization. For example, in Pakistan, Punjab Food Authority is keeping a strict control on the quality of food offered by different restaurants. Even if one firm is provided favor others would also be encouraged to do the same and expect to be safe, just as the others. In the same way because of a single negative factor, the whole society will get affected from its negative effects. So this is why firms should not use unethical practices or in the long run the organization itself will be affected by the negative outcomes. Allowing unethical behavior would cause a very risky operation that would have a high initial cost and high chance of long term