Imagine you are superintendent for your local school system. One teacher in the high school, Mr. Ma, has been complaining that he earns much less than his counterparts. Teachers in the high school work the same hours and have the same number of students. According to equity theory, which of the following reasons could you give Mr. Ma that would likely cause him to accept the difference in pay?

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According to equity theory, individuals seek fairness in the distribution of rewards based on the inputs they contribute to a job. In this scenario, if Mr. Ma is aware that his colleagues have more education and training than he does, he may view their higher salaries as fair and therefore accept the difference in pay. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it provides a legitimate reason for the discrepancy in pay that aligns with equity theory. Options B, C, and D do not provide valid reasons for the pay difference and may not be viewed as fair by Mr. Ma.

Imagine You Are Superintendent for Your Local School System