Negative reinforcement is sometimes confused with punishment, but in the workplace, negative reinforcement can be an effective tool for motivating employee behavior when done in an appropriate anner.

If you've ever seen a James Bond-style action film, you know the basic story line. An evil genius is planning world domination, from his secret lair, high in the mountains, deep under the ocean or ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Motivating employees comes down to two methods: positive and negative reinforcement. Leaders either warn employees about punishments, ...