APA Dictionary of Psychology

the application of applied behavior analysis to individuals and groups in business, industry, government, and human service settings. OBM focuses on organizational problems such as lack of knowledge and skills, occupational injuries, and productivity improvement. Interventions include those that are antecedent-based, such as task clarification, equipment modification, goal setting, and training, and those that are consequence-based, such as information feedback, praise, and monetary and nonmonetary rewards.