Question

According to _____, people will be motivated at work when they perceive that they are being treated fairly.

a. expectancy theory
b. equity theory
c. alderfer's erg theory
d. reinforcement theory
e. maslow's hierarchy of needs theory

Answer 1

According to equity theory, people will be motivated at work when they perceive that they are being treated fairly. Correct answer:B Psychologist J. Stacy Adams developed this theory in 1960s in order to determine whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partner and focuses on the importance of striking a balance between employee inputs and outputs.

Answer 2

The correct answer is equity theory

According to equity theory, workers are motivated by fairness and will seek to adjust their input at the workplace in order to reach equity in case they were to perceive unfairness. There is therefore a need to balance between an employee’s input and output at work