equity theory of motivation

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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


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