Equity theory says that if people conclude that they are under-rewarded,they might decide to make things fairer by doing all of the following EXCEPT:
A)asking for a raise.
B)doing less work.
C)lowering their outcomes.
D)taking a better job.
E)theft or sabotage.

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Equity theory suggests that if people perceive that they are being under-rewarded compared to their inputs, they tend to restore the fairness by one of the following actions: ask for a raise, work harder, take a better job or leave the job, and engage in theft or sabotage. Lowering their outcomes is not a viable option because it would only decrease their own rewards and worsen the situation, further increasing the sense of inequity. Therefore, option C is incorrect.

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