Which of the Following Observations Is True About the Equity

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is true about the equity theory?

• A)Equity theory suggests that managers compare the performance of employee's with their potential to improve.
• B)Job evaluation is the primary administrative tool organizations use in choosing a pay level.
• C)Internal equity pay comparisons focus on what employees in other organizations are paid for doing the same general job.
• D)The organization's choice of job structure influences its employees' external comparisons and their consequences.
• E)Employees' evaluations of their pay relative to that of other employees influence their work attitudes and behaviors.

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