Discrimination Occurs When the Marketplace Offers Different Opportunities to Similar

question 174

Multiple Choice

Discrimination occurs when the marketplace offers different opportunities to similar individuals who differ only by

• A)age.
• B)years of experience.
• C)years of education.
• D)All of the above are forms of discrimination.

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Definitions:

Perceived Equity

The subjective judgment about the fairness of an individual's treatment in comparison to others, often influencing motivation and satisfaction.

Work Efforts

The amount of physical or mental energy applied to tasks and objectives within a work environment.

Positive Inequity

A perception where an individual believes they receive more rewards in comparison to their inputs than others.

Negative Inequity

A perception that one's inputs are greater than the outputs received, especially in comparison to others, leading to feelings of unfairness.