Mission Statement

    Promoting productive and respectful behaviors in the workplace is not only essential to the economic life of a given company, but these behaviors also generate a sense of community among employees and managers. However, as is true in every aspect of human social life, certain behaviors can interfere with productivity and, if not addressed properly, can lead to a decline in overall company efficiency. When employee behaviors are not producing the results the company requires, the board directors often refer to the behavior of the managers to see how they are leading and supervising their employees. Therefore, knowing how behavior works and how to effectively promote desirable behavior is an unparalled skill to any manager. 
    Behavior Analysis is a natural science that assesses the functional relation between correlated environmental events and behaviors. Behavior analysts employ the scientific method to observe relations, experimentally alter associated environmental variables to determine behavioral function, reliably replicate findings of experiments, and develop principles of behavior. Therefore, this science can be applied in virtually any setting that involves behavior. The application of the science of behavior analysis would not only benefit a company socially, but also economically; as people's behaviors become more efficient and productive, the company will also improve in efficiency and productivity.
    This manual is designed to promote effectiveness as a manager in an organizational setting by improving the understanding of behavior and behavioral change. Topics covered within this manual include a definition of behavior, an examination of Applied Behavior Analysis, an overview of the dimensions of the field, a discussion of the principles of behavior analysis, a description of the various procedures implemented, a general coverage of applications, and a review of ethical considerations.