Define Equity Theory

question 81

Essay

Define equity theory. Identify the five ways in which people try to restore equity when they perceive that they have been treated unfairly. Describe a circumstance in which you or someone you know experienced inequity in a work situation. Explain the actions you (or that person) took to restore equity.

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Definitions:

Compensating Wage

Additional pay or benefits provided to employees to offset unpleasant aspects of a job or workplace demands.

Undesirable Work

Work that is deemed unappealing or unsatisfactory to most individuals, often due to low pay, poor working conditions, or the nature of the tasks involved.

Undocumented Workers

Individuals who are employed without the legal right to work in a country due to lack of proper visas or work permits.

Domestic Unskilled Labor

Workforce within a country that does not require specialized skills, education, or training.