Carlos Worked as a Sales Manager at a Retail Outlet

question 43

Multiple Choice

Carlos worked as a sales manager at a retail outlet for five years. During that time, he had taken just two days of leave. Shirley holds the same position at the same organization. During her tenure of two years, she had taken five weeks of leave both years. In the end, Shirley was offered a promotion that Carlos had been vying for. In terms of equity theory, from Carlos's perspective, this is a(n) _____.

• A)adverse valence
• B)negative instrumentality
• C)underreward
• D)negative outcome
• E)overreward

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Definitions:

Reliable

The quality of being consistently good in quality or performance, dependable.

Executive Functioning

Cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive abilities, including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.

Impulsive

Describing actions or behaviors that are performed without forethought or consideration of the consequences, driven by immediate desires or emotional states.

Attention Problems

Difficulties in maintaining focus on tasks or activities, potentially symptomatic of attention-deficit disorders or other cognitive impairments.