Question

Mark is a telemarketing executive. He feels he is getting a lower salary than other employees who are performing a similar role. Hence, he quits his job for a better offer in a larger company. Mark's actions are an attempt to _____.

A. increase his perceived equity
B. increase his valence
C. reduce his expectancy
D. increase his instrumentality

Answer 1

Mark seeks to increase his perceived equity by finding a new job with better pay, thus aiming to balance the perceived disparity in compensation compared to his colleagues.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mark's actions are an attempt to increase his perceived equity. Equity theory suggests that when employees feel undercompensated, they are motivated to take actions to restore balance, such as seeking a job with better pay. By quitting his job for a better offer at a larger company, Mark is trying to achieve what he perceives as fair compensation compared to his colleagues, and thus, is trying to rectify what he feels is an inequitable situation.