In equity theory, a worker's "self" category refers to ________.
A)the standards and expectations of other workers
B)their comparisons to the highest paid worker they know
C)their comparisons to the lowest paid worker they know
D)the person's own inputs-outcomes ratios

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In equity theory, the "self" category refers to the worker's own inputs-outcomes ratios, which are compared to the inputs-outcomes ratios of others in the perceived reference group. This comparison helps the worker determine if they are being treated fairly and if there is a perceived equity in distribution of rewards in the organization. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they refer to the standards and expectations of others in comparison to the worker, rather than the worker's own perception of fairness.

In Equity Theory, a Worker's "Self" Category Refers to ________