You think your salary is unfair compared to others in your department, and you threaten to quit your job. Which of the following concepts best explains your actions?
A) psychological contract
B) expectancy theory
C) procedural justice
D) equity theory

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Equity theory suggests that individuals will compare their own input (effort, experience, expertise) and outcomes (salary, recognition, benefits) to those of others in their reference group, and if they perceive an inequity, they may take actions such as threatening to quit.

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