Matt Works for a Sports Marketing Firm

question 34

Multiple Choice

Matt works for a sports marketing firm.He feels that he has been treated unfairly by the organization.He helped three other employees organize a series of successful street hockey tournaments in different regions of the country.While the other employees were given a bonus and corporate recognition,his efforts were ignored.According to equity theory,Matt is likely to respond by:

• A)working even harder in the future.
• B)reducing his efforts on future projects.
• C)ignoring the perceived inequity.
• D)reaching the conclusion that his treatment is not related to the treatment of others.

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