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Equity theory refers to the arrangement which is somewhat become difficult when it comes to practical implementation as the reference groups of the employees are not known due to which is difficult to have their view against the outcome and the input. Since, the manager is unaware of the things that are important to the employees, thus he decided to have a discussion with all employees so as to offer the rewards that will motivate them for providing their 100 percent effort for completing the task. Hence the theory represented by the statement is “equity theory”