Matt Works for a Sports Marketing Firm

question 131

Multiple Choice

Matt works for a sports marketing firm. He feels that he has been treated unfairly by the organization. He helped three other employees organize a series of successful street hockey tournaments in different regions of the country. While the other employees were given a bonus and corporate recognition, his efforts were ignored. According to equity theory, Matt is likely to respond by:

• A) ignoring the perceived inequity.
• B) reaching the conclusion that his treatment is not related to the treatment of others.
• C) reducing his efforts on future projects.
• D) threatening the boss.

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