Before ending the meeting, John Noble informed Howie that he would be sending out an e$-$mail to all employees asking for suggestions as to how the jobs could be restructured to improve productivity. As Howie walked back to the production site, he shook his head, $"$Is Noble from a different planet? Does he really think our workers have a clue?" Unlike Noble, Howie does not realize that:

employees can be motivated by open communication.

employees seek equity.

employee perceptions of equity are usually underestimations.

employees will offer ways to simplify job tasks.