According to the Equity Model of Motivation, Which of the Following

question 335

Multiple Choice

According to the equity model of motivation, which of the following is incorrect?

• A) Perceived inequity occurs whenever a person feels that the rewards received for his/her work efforts are unfair given the rewards others appear to be getting for their work efforts.
• B) Perceived equity occurs whenever a person perceives that his/her personal rewards/inputs ratio is equivalent to the rewards/inputs ratio of a comparison other.
• C) People who feel underpaid will increase their work efforts in order to increase their compensation.
• D) People who feel underpaid experience a sense of anger.
• E) People who feel overpaid experience a sense of guilt.

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