John perceives that he works much harder than his two coworkers, Sam and Arnie, yet
they are both more highly paid and receive more perks. Equity theory suggests that John's
most likely response would be to work even harder in an attempt to achieve the status of
Sam and Arnie.

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Equity theory suggests that if an individual perceives an inequity, such as not being adequately rewarded for their efforts compared to their coworkers, they may react in one of several ways, including reducing their effort, seeking to change the rewards structure, comparing themselves to others, or leaving the situation altogether. The theory does not assume that the individual will necessarily work harder to achieve the status of their coworkers.

John Perceives That He Works Much Harder Than His Two