Roger Is Unhappy with the Treatment Meted Out to Him

question 46

Multiple Choice

Roger is unhappy with the treatment meted out to him by his supervisor who feels that Roger is not performing as per expectations. As a result, Roger's performance linked incentives are a bare minimum, and he is also given lesser stock options than what Roger was expecting for the amount of dedication and hard work put in by him. Which of the following best represents Roger's understanding of the situation?

• A) Bandwagon effect
• B) Under-reward inequity
• C) Snowball effect
• D) Instrumentality
• E) Self-concordance

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