Lesson 11

Question 1

Goal-setting theory

Answer 1

A theory that says that specific and difficult goals with feedback leads to higher performance

Question 2

Variable pay

Answer 2

Pay that is partly dependent on the performance of the person

Question 3

Organizational justice

Answer 3

An overall perception of what is fair in the workplace, composed of distributive, procedural and interactional justice

Question 4

Distributive justice

Answer 4

Perceived fairness of the amount and allocation of rewards among individuals

Question 5

Procedural justice

Answer 5

The perceived fairness of the process used to determine the distribution of rewards

Question 6

Interactional justice

Answer 6

The perception of being well treated by authority figures

Question 7

Interpersonal justice

Answer 7

The perception that employees are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect

Question 8

Informational justice

Answer 8

The perception that relevant information is shared with employees.