1. Equity theory is useful to human resource managers because it:

a. ensures that everyone shares equally in any outcomes regardless of their contributions.

b. focuses on what motivates a person, rather than on how that motivation occurs.

c. relies on intrinsic motivation rather than on extrinsic motivation.

d. makes it clear that any rewards associated with effort or performance will be evaluated.

2. The U.S. Congress passes a law concerning the size and weight limits on trucks that haul goods in interstate commerce. Because giant trucks are dangerous to cars and because they cause expensive damage to roads, the state of New Mexico Department of Transportation passed a law reducing the size and weight of trucks that may drive on New Mexico highways, whether in interstate or intrastate commerce. Select the correct statement.

This law is likely constitutional because its effect is to further the purpose of the federal truck safety regulations.

This law is likely unconstitutional because it impedes interstate commerce and conflicts with federal regulations.

This law is likely constitutional because it is designed to provide extra safety for New Mexicans.

This law is likely constitutional because New Mexico shares the cost of highway construction with the federal government, so the state may impose reasonable regulations given local conditions and needs.

None of the answers provided are correct.