Perhaps the Two Most Universally Recognized and Evidence-Based Theories That

question 39

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the two most universally recognized and evidence-based theories that support the notion of the manager as a source of motivation are:

• A)needs hierarchy and emergent needs.
• B)job characteristics and process control.
• C)goal setting and behavior modification.
• D)feedback and performance reward.
• E)career focus and emotional intelligence.

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Definitions:

Geographic-Based Pay

A compensation strategy that adjusts an employee's pay based on the cost of living and market wage rates in the geographic location where they work.

Market Pricing

The process of determining the external value of jobs within an organization by comparing the organization's jobs to similar jobs in the external labor market.

Small Firms

Businesses or enterprises with a small number of employees, potentially offering more personalized services and having less market influence than larger companies.

Performance Pay

A compensation strategy that ties employee payment directly to their performance outcomes or achievements.