The fact that people make comparisons to others is central to
A)expectancy theory.
B)the need for pay secrecy.
C)pay-for-performance programs.
D)equity theory.

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Equity theory suggests that people compare their outcomes (e.g. pay or rewards) to those of others to determine if they are being treated fairly. Therefore, the fact that people make comparisons to others is central to equity theory. The other options are not directly related to this concept.

The Fact That People Make Comparisons to Others Is Central