Joelyn feels that she has outcomes equal to 50 and inputs equal to 10.She perceives that Linda has outcomes equal to 60 and inputs equal to 10.In this case Joelyn is most likely to experience:
A)Perspective inequity
B)Equity
C)Overpayment inequity
D)Underpayment inequity
E)Value

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According to equity theory, individuals compare their outcomes-to-inputs ratio to that of others in similar situations. In this case, Joelyn perceives that Linda has the same inputs (10) but higher outcomes (60) than her own outcomes (50), resulting in a comparison of an input/output ratio. If Joelyn feels that her inputs are equal to Linda's but her outcomes are less, she is experiencing underpayment inequity. Therefore, the best answer is D.

Joelyn Feels That She Has Outcomes Equal to 50 and Inputs