Question

Based on the equity theory, which of the following, if true, would strengthen the argument that Megan is trying to gain a sense of equity by changing her inputs?
a. She asks her boss for a raise, citing her years of experience with the company.
b. She accepts additional responsibilities but fails to carry them out effectively. She claims that extrinsic rewards make work seem like a chore and less enjoyable. She constantly interrupts her colleague, refusing to let her get any work done. She takes long breaks from work and shirks her responsibilities.

Answer 1

Answer:

She takes long break from work and shirks her responsibility.

Explanation:

D) Based on equity theory, employees who perceive inequity can change his or her inputs at will. Therefore they evert less effort if they are underpaid, or exert more effort if they are overpaid. If Megan takes long breaks from work and shirks her responsibilities, then this would mean that she is trying to gain a sense of equity by reducing her inputs. If Megan had told her boss for a raise by citing her years of experience with such company, then this would mean that she is trying to gain a sense of equity by changing her outcomes. If she then decidesto interrupts her fellows and refuses to let her get any work done, then this would mean that she is trying to reduce her colleague's inputs. The argument is neither strengthened nor weakened by the fact that she accepts extra responsibilities but fails to carry them out properly.