Exam 13: The Essentials of Control

Equity theory looks at perceived fairness as a _______________.

What implications do McClelland's theory of acquired needs have for motivating employees?

Our sense of fairness is a result of the professional comparisons we make.

Someone who is frustrated by the growth opportunities in his job and progress toward career goals may regress to relatedness needs and start spending more time socializing with one's coworkers, is an example of relatedness in the ERG theory.

Whether a person's job substantially affects other people's work, health, or well being is referred to as:

We perceive fairness if we believe that the input-to-output ratio we bring into a situation is similar to the input/output ration of a comparison person or ______________.

In ERG theory, _______________ corresponds to social needs, and growth needs refer to Maslow's esteem and self-actualization needs.

How did Maids International reduce its turnover level?

A systematic way in which reinforcement theory principles are applied is called:

Name 5 potential responses to inequity in the workplace.

In equity theory, _____________ are the contributions the person feels they are making to the environment.

_______________ needs may be satisfied by providing development and growth opportunities on or off the job, as well as by assigning interesting and challenging work.