Joe is disappointed when his teammate Tim gets promoted because he feels that he has worked harder and is more deserving of the promotion.Which one of the following actions will Joe most likely take to overcome this sense of inequity?
A)He will encourage Tim to reduce his level of effort.
B)He will avoid distorting the status of his job.
C)He will reduce his level of effort.
D)He will avoid rationalizing the reason behind Tim's promotion.
E)He will increase his level of effort.

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When individuals perceive inequity, they might reduce their level of effort to balance the perceived inequity between their inputs and outcomes compared to others.

Joe Is Disappointed When His Teammate Tim Gets Promoted Because