MGT320-CH7
Instrumentality
A performance -> Outcome perception
Sensitives
Adhere to a strict norm of reciprocity & are quickly motivated to resolve both negative & positive inequity
Equity Sensitivity
An individual's tolerance for negative & positive equity.
Expectancy
Belief that effort leads to a specific level of performance
Negative Inequity
Comparison in which another person receives greater outcomes for similar inputs
Positive Inequity
Comparison in which another person receives lesser outcomes for similar inputs
Goal Commitment
Extent to which a person is committed to achieving a goal
Interactional Justice
Extent to which people feel fairly treated when procedures are implemented
Entitleds
Have no tolerance for negative inequity. Expect to obtain greater output/input ratios than comparison others & become upset if it doesn't happen
Equity Theory
Holds that motivation is a function of fairness in social exchanges
Expectancy Theory
Holds that people are motivated to behave in ways that produce valued outcomes
Management by Objectives
Management system incorporating participation in decision making, goal setting, & feedback
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
Motivation boils down to the decision of how much effort to exert in a specific task
Benevolents
People who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity prefer their outcome/input ratio to be lower than ratios from comparison others
Outcomes
Refer to different consequences that are contingent on performance
Distributive Justice
The perceived fairness of how resources & rewards are distributed.
Procedural Justice
The perceived fairness of the process & procedures used to make allocation decisions
Valence
The value of a reward/outcome