When modifying on-the-job behavior, what does the management of antecedents involve? How could a manager use antecedents to cut down on the costly misuse of photocopy machines that is so common in offices today?

Since antecedents are cues that encourage certain behavior, managers can rearrange antecedents to encourage productive behavior and discourage unproductive behavior by removing barriers and/or providing helpful aids. Limiting free access to the photocopy machine is the key to this antecedent management strategy. For example, putting someone in charge of the office photocopy machine and creating a photocopy machine policy that restricts photocopies to company-related matters will cut down on costly misuse of the photocopy machine.