Assertion (A): Equity theory of work motivation is based on social exchange process, in which individuals make contributions (inputs) and expect certain rewards (outcomes). Reason (R): Individuals decide whether or not a particular exchange is satisfactory by comparing their inputs and outcomes with those of others and try to rectify inequality. Codes:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is right explanation of (A).
Concept: Adams' equity theory of motivation holds that people are motivated by fairness, judged as the ratio of their outcomes to inputs compared with a referent other. Both statements are judged here, and the link between them must be checked.
Assertion (A) is correct: equity theory does rest on a social-exchange idea in which a person puts in inputs (effort, skill, time) and expects outcomes (pay, recognition) in return.
Reason (R) is also correct: the person judges fairness not in isolation but by comparing the ratio of their own outcomes to inputs with the same ratio for a referent other, and when the ratios are unequal (inequity) the person is motivated to reduce the tension and restore equity. For example, an employee who learns a peer earns more for the same work may slacken effort or demand a raise to rebalance the ratio.
Crucially, (R) explains exactly how the social-exchange process of (A) actually operates - through comparison and the drive to correct inequality - so (R) is the right explanation of (A).
Option check: Because both statements are true, the two codes that call either one incorrect are ruled out; and because (R) supplies the mechanism behind (A), the code saying (R) is not the right explanation is also ruled out.
Hence both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the right explanation of (A).
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- Match List I with List Il related to content Theories of Motivation
List I (Exponent) List II (Theory) (a) Abraham Maslow (i) Two-factor Theory (b) Herzberg (ii) Achievement Theory (c) Aldufer (iii) Need Hierarchy Theory (d) Mcclelland (iv) ERG Theory - Mechanistic view of motivation can be characterised as :
(a) S-O-R explanation.
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below :
List – I
(Concept)List – II
(Explanation)a. Fixed Action Pattern i. When two incompatible response tendencies are simultaneously aroused, the organisms may display behaviours that appear to be irrelevant to the situation. b. Displacement Activity ii. Highly stereotyped responses that are assumed to be genetically programmed reactions that occur in the presence of a particular ‘sign’ stimulus. c. Hedonic Bias iii. A state in which a person performs an action because the act itself is satisfying or rewarding internally. d. Intrinsic motivation iv. Tendency to take more credit for success than to take responsibility for failure.
