According to Equity Theory

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to equity theory:

• A)everyone has the same needs over their working life.
• B)money should never be used to motivate employees.
• C)employees must set their own goals.
• D)the importance of inputs and outcomes varies from one person to the next.
• E)improving job security and working conditions will improve job satisfaction and,consequently,employee motivation.

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Definitions:

Nonlinear Relationship

A relationship between variables where the change in one variable does not result in a proportional change in the other variable.

Nonmonotonic

A description of relationships where the direction of change is not consistent across the range of variables.

Curvilinear Relationship

A relationship between two variables in which the change in one variable does not result in a linear change in the other variable.

Operationally Defining

The process of defining a concept or variable in terms of the specific procedures or measures used to produce or manipulate it.