During Camilla's Second Week on the Job, Another Person Was

question 243

Multiple Choice

During Camilla's second week on the job, another person was hired for the same position in a different department. Camilla happened to find out that the other person is getting paid more and receiving more fringe benefits than she is. This caused Camilla to put less effort in her job. Which theory motivated her to do this?

• A) achievement
• B) affiliation
• C) equity
• D) power
• E) satisfaction

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Definitions:

Dominant Culture

The set of established norms, values, beliefs, and practices that prevails within a larger society or an organization, influencing its identity and behavior.

Job Specialization

The process of focusing one's occupational concentration on a specific area of expertise, allowing for greater efficiency and expertise.

Division of Labor

The allocation of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Concurrent Engineering

Is a method of designing and developing products in which different stages run simultaneously, rather than consecutively, to reduce product development time.