In equity theory,a referent for a given individual can be ________.
A) a fellow worker only
B) a fellow worker or a group
C) a fellow worker or the individual himself or herself
D) a fellow worker, a group, or the individual himself or herself

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According to equity theory, a referent for a given individual can be a fellow worker, a group, or even the individual himself or herself. Therefore, option D - "a fellow worker, a group, or the individual himself or herself" - is the correct choice.

In Equity Theory,a Referent for a Given Individual Can Be