Heidi works at a software developer at a leading software firm. Her organization is largely male-dominated. Although she faces no open discrimination, she feels that her boss values her work less than he values the work of some of her male counterparts. As a result, she now puts less effort into her work. Based on the _____ theory, one could say that Heidi lacks the motivation to work as she perceives that she is being treated unfairly.
A)equity
B)reinforcement
C)goalsetting
D)procedural justice
E)expectancy

Question

Heidi works at a software developer at a leading software firm. Her organization is largely male-dominated. Although she faces no open discrimination, she feels that her boss values her work less than he values the work of some of her male counterparts. As a result, she now puts less effort into her work. Based on the _____ theory, one could say that Heidi lacks the motivation to work as she perceives that she is being treated unfairly.
A)equity
B)reinforcement
C)goal­setting
D)procedural justice
E)expectancy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equity theory suggests that individuals strive for fairness and perceive injustice when they believe they are being treated unfairly in comparison to others. In this case, Heidi feels undervalued compared to her male counterparts, which is likely causing her to become demotivated and put less effort into her work.

Heidi Works at a Software Developer at a Leading Software