Jaycee's employees are quite dissatisfied. They are not meeting his goals and nothing he does seems to motivate him. Jaycee could benefit most from a(n) _____

As discussed in the book, the rationale for removing the secrecy surrounding salaries is that

A) we should be honest with employees, and this is a good place to start. B) they know salaries anyway, via the grapevine, but secrecy reduces confidence in the company. C) positive motivational consequences may occur if the pay system is well designed. D) consumers should understand that labour costs contribute greatly to retail prices. E) a more open pay policy will expose the inadequacy of the merit system.

Fudo has been getting into trouble with the law, and his parents are angry and have emotionally withdrawn from him. According to the text, which statement is MOST likely true?

a) Either Fudo or his parents are to blame, but not both. b) Fudo is to blame for not confiding in his parents. c) The parents are to blame for Fudo's problems because they haven't been sensitive to his needs. d) No one is necessarily to blame, as the cause can be found in the dynamics of the relationship (that is, due to bidirectional effects).