Refer to the Data Provided in Table 17 -Refer to Table 17

question 38

Multiple Choice

Refer to the data provided in Table 17.4 below to answer the following question(s) . The table shows the relationship between income and utility for Celeste.
Table 17.4
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline { \text { Income } } & \text { Total Utility } \\\hline \$ 0 & 0 \\\hline \$ 40,000 & 50 \\\hline \$ 80,000 & 90 \\\hline \$ 120,000 & 120 \\\hline \$ 160,000 & 140 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 17.4. Suppose Celeste has a 1/3 chance of becoming disabled in any given year. If she does become disabled, she will earn $0. If Celeste does not become disabled, she will earn her usual salary of $120,000. Celeste has the opportunity to purchase disability insurance which will pay her her full salary in the event she becomes disabled. Such an insurance policy would be worth ________ to Celeste.

• A) $0
• B) $40,000 or less
• C) more than $40,000 but less than $80,000
• D) $80,000 or more

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Definitions:

Monetary Incentives

Financial rewards offered to employees or individuals to motivate performance and achieve specific outcomes.

Perceived Inequity

The feeling of unfairness experienced when an individual believes the rewards received are not proportional to their efforts or contributions.

Perceived Equity

The subjective judgment about the fairness of an individual's treatment in comparison to others, often influencing motivation and satisfaction.

Work Efforts

The amount of physical or mental energy applied to tasks and objectives within a work environment.