Scenario - Donovan Zorn

question 103

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Scenario - Donovan Zorn
Donovan Zorn was a successful manager for one of the subsidiaries at Eagles Unlimited. He was responsible for 232 workers and had a span of control of eight lower level managers. Donovan has decided to try to increase performance and productivity by the careful use of motivational theories.
-Donovan understands that perceived inequity creates tensions within individuals that motivate them to bring equity back into balance, and one of his production supervisors feels that she is underpaid. Which of the following is not a common method for reducing perceived inequity?

• A) Change in his inputs to the organization
• B) Change his outcomes from the organization
• C) Distort his perception
• D) Leave the job for a new one
• E) All are common methods

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Definitions:

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of disease or behavioral conditions.

Maladaptive Behaviour

Actions or tendencies that negatively affect an individual's ability to meet demands or adapt to changes in the environment.

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Actions, thoughts, or feelings that are considered to deviate from what is typically or socially acceptable.

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A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbances in a person’s emotional state, leading to significant distress and impaired functionality.