When an Employee's Input-Outcome Ratio Is Less Favorable Than That

question 49

Multiple Choice

When an employee's input-outcome ratio is less favorable than that of a comparison other, ____ has occurred.

• A) instrumentality
• B) valence
• C) equity
• D) underpayment inequity
• E) overpayment inequity

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