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Question
Equity theory explains why ___ and ___ systems matter
Answer
Pay transparency; fair reward — if employees discover unfairness, motivation drops sharply.
💡 Hint
Transparency + fairness
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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
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Link equity theory to Maslow: relates to ___ needs
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Esteem — feeling valued and fairly treated.
💡 Hint
Esteem needs
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Inputs include ___; outputs include ___
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Inputs: effort, experience, skills, time. Outputs: salary, bonus, recognition, promotion.
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Effort/skills vs pay/recognition
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Link equity theory to Herzberg: relates to ___
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Hygiene factors — pay and conditions must be perceived as fair.
💡 Hint
Hygiene factors
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If my input/output ratio equals yours, I feel ___
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Equity (fair) — motivated and satisfied.
💡 Hint
Equity = fair
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If I give more but get the same as you, I feel ___
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Inequity (unfair) — demotivated, may reduce effort or demand more.
💡 Hint
Inequity = unfair
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Five responses to perceived inequity?
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Reduce effort, demand more pay, change comparison person, leave, rationalize.
💡 Hint
Reduce, demand, change, leave, rationalize
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