Luis has just learned that Brian, who has less experience and who does less work, receives a higher salary. Since learning this, Luis has been very unhappy and has started to look for another job. What model of job satisfaction best explains Luis's reactions?
A) Dispositional components
B) Value attainment
C) Met expectations
D) Need fulfillment
E) Equity

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equity model of job satisfaction explains that individuals compare their input-output ratios to those of others and perceive fairness or injustice based on this comparison. Luis perceives injustice based on Brian's higher salary for less work, which has caused him to become unhappy and seek other job opportunities.

Luis Has Just Learned That Brian, Who Has Less Experience