Cigarette Warnings: Government approach is well intended but won't change behavior
Aubrey Daniels' Blog
Several weeks ago Secretary LaHood unveiled with considerable fanfare,
a new attack on smoking where manufacturers will be required to display
on the top half of the pack of cigarettes larger, more graphic warnings
of the dangerous effects of smoking...
TARP: A Classic Study in Poor Contingency Management
Aubrey Daniels' Blog
It has been pointed out by many writers that TARP funds served as a reward for risky lending practices and other money dealings. Even Congress was surprised at the "business as usual" behavior of the banks that received the money. If a bank was poorly managed and it received billions of dollars, what behavior would that change?
The Role of the Establishing Operation in Performance Management: Changing the Value of Consequences
PM eZine
Whether you are a novice or a pro at using behavioral applications, you have probably noticed that sometimes some antecedents and consequences work. At other times, the same antecedents and consequences have little effect. If you have ever wondered about this, and if you'd like to know how to make it more likely that antecedents and consequences are effective, read on...
A Checklist Never Saved A Life
Aubrey Daniels' Blog
Don't put too much emphasis on checklists and not the behavior needed to successfully carry out the process...
The Consequence Strategy for Managing Safety
PM eZine
Positive Reinforcers Are The Only Consequences That Produce High Frequency Levels Of Behavior And A Sense Of Accomplishment And Pride In Those Behaviors...
