Beatrice Has a Perceived Inequity with Tobias

question 85

Multiple Choice

Beatrice has a perceived inequity with Tobias. She decided that Tobias might work a little harder than she does, therefore she picks someone else who matches her own work ethic, Jeanine. Once Beatrice has done this, she perceives an equity of fairness and feels better about her own work situation. Beatrice decided to do which of the six behaviors stated in the textbook that changes perceived inequity?

• A) change equity theory person
• B) change inputs
• C) pick another "other"
• D) attempt to change outcomes

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Definitions:

Smoking Cigarettes

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B State

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A State

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