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Essay

You are an advisor to a U.S. Senator. There has been some intense lobbying on both sides of the private probation issue. One side states that private probation agencies are antidemocratic, while the other holds them up as examples of American ingenuity. Your boss wants you to distill each argument to its essence in a position paper and doesn't want too much "spin." You must also tell the senator where you stand on this issue.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of desired outcomes, in the context of motivation theory.

Equity Theory

A concept in social psychology that suggests individuals determine the fairness of their job outcomes by comparing themselves to others.

Piece Rate

A compensation system where employees are paid based on the quantity of units they produce or tasks they complete, encouraging productivity but potentially impacting job satisfaction and quality.

Specific High Learning Goal

A clearly defined objective aimed at achieving a significant level of knowledge or skill in a particular area.