The Number of Home Runs That Mark McGwire Hit in the First

question 7

Essay

The number of home runs that Mark McGwire hit in the first 13 years of his major league baseball career arelisted below. (Source: Major League Handbook) Construct a stem-and-leaf plot for this data. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l l l l } 3 & 49 & 32 & 33 & 39 & 22 & 42 & 9 & 9 & 39 & 52 & 58 & 70\end{array}$$

Understand the mechanisms through which goal setting enhances performance, including direction, effort, persistence, and feedback.

Describe the relationship between equity perception, motivational outcomes, and behavior, such as reduced input or employee theft.

Understand how social comparison processes under equity theory influence perceived fairness and motivation.

Explain how goal type (learning vs. performance) and task complexity influence the effectiveness of goal-setting strategies in organizational settings.

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