equity theory of motivation
perceived positive inequity
associated with a sense of guilt, discomfort over benefitting from unfair treatment motivated to restore perceived equity by doing such things as increasing the quantity/quality of work, taking more difficult assignments, working overtime.
perceived negative inequity
feeling uncomfortable about being unfairly treated
example 2 of equity
nick vujicic no arms or legs if you fall down, get back up-its not the end, how are you going to finish?
personal rewards in relation to personal inputs are compared to...
other's rewards in relation to other's outputs
equity theory of motivation
people continually check their rewards for work accomplished against those of others
example of perceived negative inequity
people who feel underpaid will be motivated to try to restore perceived equity to the situation done by reducing work efforts, quitting, etc.
example of equity
peyton manning replaces tim tebow manning is paid more