EQUITY THEORY • This process theory focuses on workers’ perceptions of the fairness of their work outcomes and inputs. Specifically they strive to maintain ratios of their own rewards to contributions which are equal to others’ ratios . EQUITY EQUATIONS • Equity – Outcomes (self) Inputs (self) = Outcomes (other) Inputs (other) •Underpayment Inequity Outcomes (self) Inputs (self) • Overpayment Inequity Outcomes (self) Inputs (self) < Outcomes (other) Inputs (other) > Outcomes
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1. INTRODUCTION Equity is defined by a complex mathematical formula‚ but in practice it is described as relationship‘s fairness between people in one society. Equity theory is social justice theory‚ designed by Adams in 1963. It claims that individuals review the inputs and outcomes of themselves and others‚ and in situations of inequity‚ experience greater cognitive dissonance than individuals in equitable situations. This kind of equity is perceived as social justice in society (or company
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"Equity is a subjective evaluation‚ not an objective one. Based on the comparison that individuals use‚ each individual is likely to develop different perceptions of equity." (Scholl‚ 2000) When individuals look at the equity model on the job scale‚ they compare their contributions and rewards to that of those around them (associates‚ coworkers‚ management‚ etc.). If the equation is balanced‚ the "equity"--as society puts it--is accomplished. If it is unbalanced‚ the inequity may cause individual
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TEENAGE WORKERS ARE UNDERPAID & OVERWORKED We have all been there a teenager looking to for our first job. We have hit the point were the money that our parents are giving us is not enough anymore and we need a larger amount of money. The only reason we want the money is to have money for the movies or to buy the latest clothing items. From an employer’s stand point they would like to have teenagers work for them because they add a young energy and bring new‚ fresh ideas to company. One
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Underpaid? Are school teachers underpaid? I believe that American school teachers are. With the rising cost of college going to school to be a teacher is slowly becoming a less and less sought out job. Even if perspective teachers pursue their dreams and graduate and get a teaching job‚ they are almost indefinitely going to need a night job to keep them ahead of their bills. The summer is an even worse since teachers have no source of income. Really the only way a teacher can obtain a decent
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Problem Statement The job was not completed on time‚ and the $300 bonus was not awarded. Analysis Motivation Equity Theory: The equity theory was established when Millar began to compare his own job inputs and outcomes with Boyce’s performance. Boyce‚ who always completed fewer lengths than Millar‚ received little disapproval from Parker. The inequity among the two employees had increased Millar’s motivational level to achieve the daily required lengths and to gain recognition from Parker
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Performance improvement Training Petronas has increase their performance by train all their employees to give a better services to the customers. They provide a regular training program to all of their employees in order to satisfy their customers. Staff training and development classes are available to all employees. Facilities Petronas also has improve their performance by providing extra facilities. They provides automated teller machine (ATM) and cash deposit machine (CDM) by CIMB. This is
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While it’s true that many professions are underpaid‚ athletes earn their high pay due to astronomical amount of revenue that sport leagues earn. For instance‚ while one could argue a teacher‚ police officer‚ or military servicemen are more deserving of the millions of dollars that athletes earn‚ their
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Adams’ Equity Theory Balancing Employee Inputs and Outputs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you pay "peanuts"‚ you may get "monkeys". © iStockphoto/RedBarnStudio Adams’ Equity Theory calls for a fair balance to be struck between an employee’s inputs (hard work‚ skill level‚ tolerance‚ enthusiasm‚ and so on) and an employee’s outputs (salary‚ benefits‚ intangibles such as recognition‚and so on). According to the theory‚ finding this
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Equity Theory of Motivation As the cliche goes‚ no man is an island. Everything man does is influenced by other men and his environment. Be it in school or at work‚ the reason why people persevere lies on the desire to achieve a certain goal. Hence‚ motivation is essential to keep the drive of doing things passionately and effectively. However‚ the enthusiasm to sustain the dream and keep the motivation alive can be tampered by life’s uncertainties. Given the unique characteristics that each student
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