Within the Framework of the Equity Theory, If an Employee

question 85

Multiple Choice

Within the framework of the equity theory, if an employee perceives iniquitous treatment and decides to exert less effort, what choice have they made?

• A)change their inputs
• B)change their outcomes
• C)adjust perceptions of self
• D)choose a different referent
• E)adjust perceptions of others

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Definitions:

Absolute Change

The difference between the final value and the initial value of a quantity, without regard to the direction of change.

Price Level

A summary average of current prices for the full spectrum of goods and services in the economy.

Consumer Price Index

An index of the variation in prices paid by typical consumers for retail goods and other items.

GDP Deflator

A measure of the price level of all domestically produced goods and services in an economy, used to adjust nominal GDP to real GDP.