A system of rewards and punishments that follow a person's behavior as a way to shape that individual's future behavior is consistent with what motivational theory?

Correct Answer: Option A — Reinforcement theory

Reinforcement theory, based on B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, posits that behavior is a function of its consequences. By utilizing a structured system of rewards for desired actions and punishments for undesirable ones, managers can effectively shape and modify the future behavior of their subordinates within the engineering department.