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Equity and expectancy theory (HL only)

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Equity theory explains why ___ and ___ systems matter

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Card 1concept

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Equity theory explains why ___ and ___ systems matter

Answer

Pay transparency; fair reward — if employees discover unfairness, motivation drops sharply.

💡 Hint

Transparency + fairness

Card 2definition

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What is Adams' equity theory?

Answer

People compare their inputs (effort, skills) and outputs (pay, recognition) to others — unfairness causes demotivation.

💡 Hint

Compare input/output ratios

Card 3concept

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Link equity theory to Maslow: relates to ___ needs

Answer

Esteem — feeling valued and fairly treated.

💡 Hint

Esteem needs

Card 4concept

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Inputs include ___; outputs include ___

Answer

Inputs: effort, experience, skills, time. Outputs: salary, bonus, recognition, promotion.

💡 Hint

Effort/skills vs pay/recognition

Card 5concept

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Link equity theory to Herzberg: relates to ___

Answer

Hygiene factors — pay and conditions must be perceived as fair.

💡 Hint

Hygiene factors

Card 6concept

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If my input/output ratio equals yours, I feel ___

Answer

Equity (fair) — motivated and satisfied.

💡 Hint

Equity = fair

Card 7concept

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If I give more but get the same as you, I feel ___

Answer

Inequity (unfair) — demotivated, may reduce effort or demand more.

💡 Hint

Inequity = unfair

Card 8concept

Question

Five responses to perceived inequity?

Answer

Reduce effort, demand more pay, change comparison person, leave, rationalize.

💡 Hint

Reduce, demand, change, leave, rationalize

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