Allport's Concept of Functional Autonomy Sparked a Great Deal of Controversy

question 48

Essay

Allport's concept of functional autonomy sparked a great deal of controversy and criticism.Discuss what might be so controversial about the construct.

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Definitions:

Incentive Pay

Compensation that is directly tied to an employee’s performance, productivity, or both.

Employee's Performance

The job activities and outcomes that an employee accomplishes in accordance to the expectations and standards of the organization.

Individual Incentive Plan

A compensatory strategy intended to boost individual employee performance through specific rewards.

Piecework

A payment structure where employees are paid a fixed rate for each unit of work completed, rather than by hourly wages.