Based on Equity Theory, Asking the Boss to Give a 'Comparison

question 19

Multiple Choice

Based on equity theory, asking the boss to give a 'comparison other' at work more responsibility is to seek equity through which of the following methods?

• A)cognitively distorting the situation
• B)increasing comparison other outcomes
• C)increasing comparison other inputs
• D)decreasing your outcomes
• E)decreasing your inputs

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