James Is a Salaried Employee Whose Job Is to Proofread

question 76

Multiple Choice

James is a salaried employee whose job is to proofread legal documents. He discovers that he is paid substantially more than his colleagues, even though their jobs and performances are very similar. What is likely to be his reaction to this discovery according to the equity theory?

• A) He will feel a sense of achievement.
• B) He will expect to be promoted shortly.
• C) He will increase the quantity or the quality of documents he proofreads.
• D) He will seek a position within the company commensurate with his pay.
• E) He will begin to look for a better position outside of the company.

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Definitions:

Compound

A substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically bonded together, resulting in new properties distinct from the individual elements.

N-Methylacetamide

An organic compound used as a solvent and in the synthesis of other compounds, featuring an acetamide group substituted with a methyl group.

Secondary Amide

An amide derived from an acid by replacement of the hydroxyl group by an amino group, where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two carbon atoms.

Primary Amide

Organic compounds containing the functional group -CONH2 attached to a primary alkyl or aryl group.