Equity theory implies that employees will generally put forth a particular level of effort that they feel compares to the reward potential. What does this concept imp about inputs versus outputs? O Inputs must be less than outputs Outputs must be more than inputs O Inputs must equal outputs Inputs must be more than outputs

Equity theory implies that employees will generally put forth a particular level of effort that they feel compares to the reward potential. What does this concept imp about inputs versus outputs? O Inputs must be less than outputs Outputs must be more than inputs O Inputs must equal outputs Inputs must be more than outputs

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

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Author:OpenStax

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Chapter14: Work Motivation For Performance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8CRQ: Equity theory specifies a number of possible alternatives for reducing perceived inequity. How could...

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