In terms of an employee perspective on this topic, it would depend on the situation whether they perceive it as beneficial or detrimental. If they are being offered rewards for their good performance then this would generally be viewed positively since it provides motivation and recognition for their hard work. On the other hand, if they are receiving punishments when they fail to meet expectations this may have a more negative effect since it can create feelings of frustration or discouragement . If I were in a non-paid position such as a volunteer or intern then my perspective may change slightly depending on the context. Generally speaking though I believe I would still view reinforcement theory in much the same way because although there may not be any financial reward involved you can still receive intrinsic rewards from doing something meaningful such as feeling proud of your accomplishments or gaining experience that can help further your career. From an individual employee's standpoint it is important to take actions that protect themselves such as negotiating for fair wages/working conditions & making sure their rights aren't being violated , while balancing these goals with those of the organization at large (which could include meeting deadlines , staying within budget etc.). To do this effectively requires careful consideration of behavioral economics principles like weighing costs vs benefits before taking action - so if an outcome appears unfavorable based on potential risks then opting out might be best option regardless of how attractive initial opportunities appear to be. Behavioral economics can create social dilemmas in the workplace because certain decisions made by individuals can impact whole groups - say one member agrees to accept lower pay than what was initially discussed during negotiations , then all others following after them might find themselves stuck with same unfair deal even though each party had no knowledge beforehand what happened between first person and employer . This kind of scenario creates difficult situations where everyone must weigh pros & cons carefully before agreeing to anything binding .