Question

Becca works for a large management-consulting firm, as a junior level consultant. she recently learned that another consultant who was hired at the same time has already received a step-up promotion. becca knows that she has contributed to well-received projects and her projects have received accolades from clients. according to equity theory, becca may choose to ________.

Answer 1

Lets explain first what the equity theory states. This theory says that all employees want to be treated fairly. If employees see that there is someyhing that is not fair they willtry to reestablish fairness by decrease inputs or what is the same decrease their productivity, rationalize the difference and increase their inputs so that managers will note what they do. In this case the correct option for becca is to increase her inputs in hopes her efforts will be noticed