Chuck is concerned with what he considers to be an unfair situation at work. Although he put in 10 hours of overtime last week, he received the same pay as a co-worker who didn't put in any overtime. This week he decided to take an extra hour for lunch every day. Using the terminology of equity theory, Chuck has decided to ____.
A) Increase his efficiency
B) Decrease his inputs
C) Increase his outcomes
D) Increase his inputs
E) Decrease his outcomes

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Chuck is decreasing his inputs by taking an extra hour for lunch every day, which means he is reducing the amount of effort or time he puts into his work in response to the perceived unfairness.

Chuck Is Concerned with What He Considers to Be an Unfair