Question

Companies that try to improve employees’ performance by ........ rewards encourage negative kinds of behavior, instead of ........ a genuine interest in doing the work well.

• A. giving, seeking
• B. seeking, bestowing
• C. conferring, discrediting
• D. withholding, fostering

Hint:

Think about how the second blank should promote a positive action to improve performance, like fostering positive behavior.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: "Withholding" makes sense as it refers to withholding rewards as a form of control or punishment.
Step 2: "Fostering" fits as it means encouraging or promoting genuine interest in doing the work well.
Step 3: The other options do not logically fit the context of improving performance through positive reinforcement.