In the last byte, we looked at Adam's theory of Inequity and mentioned that we could continue the discussion in today's byte.
When in a situation of inequity, and individual could find one of the seven strategies listed below:
When in a situation of inequity, and individual could find one of the seven strategies listed below:
- Alter the person's outcomes
- Alter the person's inputs
- Alter the comparison other’s outcomes
- Alter the comparison other’s inputs
- Change who is used as a comparison other
- Rationalize the inequity
- Leave the organizational situation
Within these strategies, a large number of tactics could be tried out. Each tactic comes with its own pros and cons. The selection of a strategy and a set of tactics is a sensitive issue with possible long-term implications. It is essential to consider the consequences when one chooses a strategy and a tactic to handle the inequity.
Research has indicated that those people who feel that their compensations are equitable have displayed greater job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Thus a lot of the equity theory helps explain important organizational behavior. This theory could also be extended to manage important labor relationships.
Research has indicated that those people who feel that their compensations are equitable have displayed greater job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Thus a lot of the equity theory helps explain important organizational behavior. This theory could also be extended to manage important labor relationships.
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