Question

Clay met with his supervisor, Suri, to discuss that he was being given the same bonus as everyone else on his team at the end of each year, even though he had a Master’s degree, took on extra and more difficult projects, and finished well ahead of given deadlines. Because Suri is not able to change the bonus, she can expect Clay to respond in all of the following ways EXCEPT(A) ignoring his feeling of resentment.(B) transferring.(C) quitting(D) reducing his production(E) reducing his hours

Answer 1

A) ignoring his feeling of resentment

Step-by-step explanation:

Having in mind Vroom's expectancy theory and the motivation output of its formula, it is impossible for Clay to continue working with the same zeal and interest. Even though the expectancy and valence factors of the formula are high (he is self-confident in his work and bonuses are his preferred form of rewards), the instrumentality factor is critically low, since Clay does not receive the desired reward amount.

Therefore, it is highly likely for Clay to quit his job, transfer to another position or company on the one hand, or reduce his productivity and work hours on the other hand. Since he already stated his feeling of resentment regarding the bonus, it is impossible for him to become satisfied with it afterwards.