When He Learned He Didn't Get the Promotion at Work

question 27

Multiple Choice

When he learned he didn't get the promotion at work, Geoff decided he probably didn't want it anyway because he would have to learn a new set of skills and he already knew what he was doing in his current job. What tactic is Geoff using to reduce his inequity?

• A) decreasing inputs
• B) leaving the organization
• C) shifting to a new reference group
• D) changing outcomes

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Definitions:

Horizontal Fit

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