Differences in Human Capital Are Likely to

question 304

Multiple Choice

Differences in human capital are likely to

• A)be unrelated to wage rate differences across gender classifications, since both men and women are required to complete requirements for a high school diploma.
• B)be most helpful in explaining age discrimination, but unhelpful in explaining race discrimination.
• C)explain some of the differences in average wage rates across age classifications.
• D)explain all of the differences in average wage rates across gender classifications.

Understand the basic concepts of motivation theories including reinforcement theory, need-based theories, and process theories.

Identify and distinguish between various schedules of reinforcement and their impact on behavior.

Recognize the significance of need-based theories of motivation and their application in organizational settings.

Comprehend the principles of process theories of motivation and their implication for employee motivation.

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