XYZ Inc. recruited a new computer programmer and paid her a higher salary than most of the existing employees in order to convince her to join the company. Shortly after the new programmer arrived, the rest of the team's efforts took a sharp decline. This drop in output can be explained using ______. A) expectancy theory B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs C) two-factor theory D) goal-setting theory E) equity theory

XYZ Inc. recruited a new computer programmer and paid her a higher salary than most of the existing employees in order to convince her to join the company. Shortly after the new programmer arrived, the rest of the team's efforts took a sharp decline. This drop in output can be explained using ______. A) expectancy theory B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs C) two-factor theory D) goal-setting theory E) equity theory

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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