How Does Equity Theory Explain How Workers Are Likely to Interpret

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Essay

How does equity theory explain how workers are likely to interpret the high pay of CEOs?

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Definitions:

Norms

In test construction, established standards of performance.

Groupthink

The tendency for all members of a group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress disagreement.

Suppress Dissension

Refers to actions or strategies aimed at minimizing conflict, disagreement, or opposition within a group.

Cultural Cause

A factor or influence related to the customs, beliefs, and practices of a society that affects behaviors or outcomes.