Joe and Tahirih Routinely Have the Same Amount of Sales

question 69

Multiple Choice

Joe and Tahirih routinely have the same amount of sales per month. Recently, Tahirih was awarded a large bonus that Joe did not receive. If Tahirih thinks she and Joe worked equally hard, Tahirih is likely experiencing

• A) Positive inequity.
• B) Equity.
• C) Negative inequity.
• D) It is impossible to tell from the information given.

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Definitions:

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