Question

The case of the Rocky Flats nuclear site in Colorado provides an example of successful use of ________. Employees were given specific performance goals and generous rewards when they reached the goals.

a. contingent reward

b. leader member exchange

c. leader authoritarian decision making

d. management by exception

Answer 1

a. Contingent reward

Step-by-step explanation:

Contingent rewards can be defined as the reward or motivation system where gifts, rewards and money is linked with the attainment of specific goals and performance. The main logic and philosophy behind contingent rewards is to give and apply positive reinforcement for a work and task which has been well and effectively done. Here, in this system, employees tend to put more efforts in order to increase their performance and to attain their set goals and hence rewards.