Author Question: Explain the basic premise of equity theory as it applies to the workplace. What are two steps that a ... (Read 44 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Explain the basic premise of equity theory as it applies to the workplace. What are two steps that a person experiencing distress within this model might take to reduce their discomfort? Give an example of how this might play out in a real workplace situation.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

With respect to the impact of group size on conformity, Asch found

a. greater conformity with ten confederates than with five confederates.
b. that conformity increases as an exponential function of group size.
c. that one group of six confederates produced more conformity than two groups of three confederates.
d. negligible increases in conformity after three or four confederates.

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

According to equity theory, presented in Chapter 9, people want rewards to be
equitable. In other words, the ratio between inputs and outcomes should be the same
for the self as it is for others. Relative to co-workers, then, the more effort you exert,
and the more you contribute, the more money you should earn. If you feel overpaid or
underpaid, however, you will experience distress and try to relieve it by (1) restoring
actual equity, say, by working less or getting a raise, or (2) convincing yourself that
equity already exists (Cropanzano, 1993).

Answer to Question 2

d