Assignment
Important: You must watch the W3 Now What? video in the 'Required Excersises' folder in order to answer this discussion question.
Imagine that a coworker is complaining to you about being upset after learning that another coworker is being paid more despite the complaining coworker being at the company a year longer.
Watch the "Now What?" video and discuss the following questions:
• What role do rewards play in this situation? How do the surface and symbolic values of the rewards influence what happens?
• In chapter 5 we discussed equity theory. How do the concepts from equity theory apply to this situation?
• As a manager, what could you have done to better handle the situation? Why would this be a better solution? Please provide 1-2 examples to support your viewpoints that other learners will be able to assess and debate within our weekly discussion forum.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.