Which of the Following Is a Problem Associated with Equity

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem associated with equity theory?

• A) Managers have a hard time applying it to real-world situations because of its abstract nature.
• B) It is concerned with the nature of the job itself rather than with what motivates the workers who perform the job.
• C) Worker motivation is based on perceptions of fairness, and the perceptions workers have about their contributions are not always accurate.
• D) It focuses on providing incentives for the long run when most workers are mainly concerned with incentives that apply to their current situation.

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