Question

According to equity theory, in order to restore equity or fairness of a work situation a worker may ______. (select all that apply)

Answer 1

Group of answer choices.

A. try to have the inputs of coworkers increased

B. try to increase the outputs of coworkers

C. try to increase his or her own outputs

D. try to increase his or her own inputs

Answer:

A. try to have the inputs of coworkers increased.

C. try to increase his or her own outputs.

Explanation:

Adam Smith was a Scottish political economist, social and moral philosopher, author and he is famously considered to be the father of modern economics. Smith was born on the 5th of June, 1723 in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom and he died on the 17th of July, 1790 in Panmure House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

The equity theory by Adam Smith helps to measure and strike a balance between the work input and output of a worker.

An equality norm can be defined as a reward system in which the employer or human resource manager decide to compensate or pay the entire workforce the same amount of money without discrimination or favoritism.

Basically, it's paid regardless of individual productivity levels, in order to promote the ability to work effectively in groups.

According to equity theory, in order to restore equity or fairness of a work situation a worker may;

I. Try to have the inputs of coworkers increased.

II. Try to increase his or her own outputs.