The Following Dispute: Cindy

question 101

Multiple Choice

The following dispute: Cindy:
I have it on good authority that you lifted your term paper from the Internet. I'm afraid you're guilty of plagiarism.
Dave:
That's not plagiarism. It's true that the original paper came from the Internet, but I changed many of the words before I handed it in.
Is best described as:

• A) Verbal arising from vagueness.
• B) Academic.
• C) Verbal arising from ambiguity.
• D) Moral.
• E) Factual.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that focuses on the perceived fairness of the distribution of resources within interpersonal relationships, suggesting that individuals are motivated to maintain equity between their inputs and outcomes.

Goal Setting

The process of identifying specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to be achieved in the future.

Performance Relationship

The connection between various factors, such as employee behavior or work environment, and their impact on job performance.

Motivation Theories

A set of principles concerning what drives individuals to initiate and sustain actions towards achieving their goals.