Human Resources Is Changing the Company Pay Structure

question 95

Multiple Choice

Human Resources is changing the company pay structure.The HR director discussed the details with the communications director so she could write the communications plan.This is an example of ____ communication.

• A) vertical
• B) upward
• C) downward
• D) horizontal
• E) formal

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Definitions:

Feelings of Inequity

Emotional responses that arise when an individual perceives an imbalance or unfairness in their work environment, especially in terms of rewards and contributions.

Overreward Inequity

A situation where an individual perceives they are getting more rewards than they believe they deserve compared to others.

Frustration-Regression

A psychological phenomenon observed in goal-oriented behavior, where an individual facing obstacles regresses to less mature behaviors or simpler strategies in order to deal with frustration.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources within interpersonal relationships, leading to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.