If Employees Perceive Their Inputs- Outcomes Ratio to Be Equal

question 94

Multiple Choice

If employees perceive their inputs- outcomes ratio to be equal to the relevant others that they compare themselves to, then

• A)a state of disequilibrium is present.
• B)a state of inequity exists.
• C)a state of dissatisfaction is present.
• D)a state of equity exists.

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Definitions:

Hopelessness

Sense that the future is bleak and there is no way to make it more positive.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A form of depression that lasts for at least two years, characterized by a persistent depressed mood and other symptoms.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Major Depression

A mood disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.