This question has to do with Equity Theory, trust, and counterproductive behaviors. You will be graded on the extent to which you make it clear that you understand these concepts in general and as they relate to the circumstances described in the prompts.

1. If a manager wants employees to stop engaging in counterproductive behaviors (e.g., stealing, wasting time & resources, etc.), it must be determined why employees are engaging in such behaviors in the first place. Use Equity Theory (see Module 6) to provide a plausible, thorough explanation for why employees might engage in counterproductive behaviors. Use course terminology associated with Equity Theory in your response. 
2. To reduce the occurrence of counterproductive behavior, some managers monitor and regulate their employees quite closely. Research suggests, however, that this approach often backfires in that it can lead employees to engage in more (rather than less) such behaviors. Based on our coverage of trust (see Module 7), explain WHY it makes sense that such backfiring often happens. Use course terminology associated with trust in your response. 
3. Drawing again on our coverage of trust and/or Equity Theory, provide TWO alternative approaches a manager might take to attempt to reduce the occurrence of counterproductive behaviors. For EACH approach, describe it thoroughly and use either trust or Equity Theory explain why you think it is likely to be effective, and use course terminology associated with each concept/theory in your response. 

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