In the context of equity theory, an employee would be said to perceive underpayment inequity if his or her input-outcome ratio:
A) is less favorable than that of a comparison person.
B) exceeds his or her expectation.
C) is equal to that of a comparison person.
D) meets his or her expectation.

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Equity theory posits that employees compare their job input (effort, skill level, tolerance, etc.) and outcome (salary, benefits, recognition) ratios to those of comparison others. If an employee perceives his or her input-outcome ratio to be less favorable than that of a comparison person, it is seen as underpayment inequity, leading to feelings of unfairness.

In the Context of Equity Theory, an Employee Would Be