Expectations from Unequal Rewards

Expectations from Unequal Rewards

Both expectation-states theory and rank equilibration theory predict a "halo effect" from unequal rewards. This study used a laboratry experiment based on Berger's original design to test for performance expectations from unequal rewards. The results support the prediction: unequal re...

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Veröffentlicht in:Social psychology quarterly 1980-03, Vol.43 (1), p.126-130
1. Verfasser: Harrod, Wendy Jean
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Equal/Equality/Equalization
Expectations/Expectancy
Halo effect
Oratory
Payments
Questionnaires
Reward/Rewards/Rewarding
Social psychology
Social research
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Zusammenfassung:Both expectation-states theory and rank equilibration theory predict a "halo effect" from unequal rewards. This study used a laboratry experiment based on Berger's original design to test for performance expectations from unequal rewards. The results support the prediction: unequal rewards apparently structured corresponding inequalities in expectations and task-focused interaction. The implication of these results for equity theory is discussed.
ISSN:0190-2725
1939-8999
DOI:10.2307/3033756