Which of the following is an accurate statement about equity theory?
A)It is based on perceptions of our own situation compared to others who are like us.
B)It explains why a factory worker resents how much professional baseball players make.
C)It suggests that people will feel fairly treated if they receive pay increases.
D)It is a theory based on needs.
E)It is a motivational theory based on our job characteristics.

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Equity theory is based on perceptions of our own situation compared to others who are like us. It proposes that we strive for fairness by assessing our contribution-to-outcome (input-output) ratio compared to what we perceive others receive for their inputs and outputs.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Equity