An Employee Finds Out That She Is Making the Same

question 8

Multiple Choice

An employee finds out that she is making the same salary as a co-worker who is performing half the amount of work,and she becomes motivated to somehow fix this unfair situation.Which theory best describes this scenario?

• A)goal-setting theory
• B)VIE theory
• C)need theory
• D)equity theory

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Definitions:

Downsizing Decision

A strategic choice made by a company to reduce its size or the number of employees to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Fairness

The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination, bias, and favoritism, ensuring equity and justice.

Job Insecurity

The fear or risk of losing one's job.

Downsizing

The intentional reduction of a company's workforce to improve its efficiency or reduce costs.