This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Assume that a debate could be held between proponents of equity theory and expectancy theory. How ... (Read 85 times)

dmcintosh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
Assume that a debate could be held between proponents of equity theory and expectancy theory. How would each representative respond to the proposition that money is the most effective way of motivating performance?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the purpose of wellness programs?
 
  A) To promote healthy living to reduce workplace stress B) To reduce the number of illness-related absences C) To provide employees with help for various personal problems D) To introduce employees to stress-management techniques such as meditation and relaxation



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

vickyvicksss

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 351
Answer to Question 1

Equity theorists would argue that to motivate employees, pay must be tied to performance and salary information should be open. If salaries are kept confidential, employees cannot make accurate comparisons and the perception of inequity will increase. To motivate performance, expectancy theory claims that performance must be linked to pay (instrumentality) and the employees must desire more pay (valence).

Answer to Question 2

A




dmcintosh

  • Member
  • Posts: 517
Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ASDFGJLO

  • Member
  • Posts: 335
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library