In Equity Theory,employees First Make an Internal Comparison in Which

question 35

Multiple Choice

In equity theory,employees first make an internal comparison in which they compare their outcomes to their inputs;they then make another comparison in which they compare their O/I ratio with the O/I ratio of a referent. Which kind of comparison is this?

• A)intangible  
• B)higher level  
• C)unpredictable  
• D)external

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Definitions:

Service Department Costs

Costs incurred by departments that do not directly produce goods but provide support or services to other units within the organization.

Corporate Law

The body of laws, rules, regulations, and practices that govern the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations, including their legal rights and obligations.

Personnel Costs

Expenses related to the compensation of employees, including wages, salaries, bonuses, benefits, and payroll taxes.

Information Technology

The use of computers, software, networks, and other digital devices to store, process, retrieve, and transmit information.