Devin Had Worked for His Company for Several Years and Was

question 228

Multiple Choice

Devin had worked for his company for several years and was considered to be a politically savvy employee. After earning several promotions, he became the new president of the company. Nina, a longtime colleague of Devin's, had reported to him back when he was a first-line supervisor. She understood how the human side of the organization worked and made certain that she maintained a direct line of communication with Devin. On the company's organization chart, Nina maintained a lower-level position; but, due to her open line of communication with Devin, she was able to successfully push her agenda. The human side of the organization is synonymous with the

• A) inverted organization.
• B) formal organization.
• C) informal organization.
• D) benchmark.

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Definitions:

Equity Model

A theory that focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources within interpersonal relationships is fair to both parties involved.

Inputs

Resources, information, or efforts that are put into a system or process to achieve outputs or outcomes.

Individual

Refers to a single, separate organism or entity, especially when considering human beings as distinct units with unique characteristics.

Equity Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that employees are motivated by fairness, and that perceived inequities can lead to dissatisfaction and changes in behavior.