According to equity theory, when employees perceive that they have been _____, they tend to experience anger or frustration.
A)overrewarded
B)underrewarded
C)appraised
D)equated
E)compared

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Equity theory states that employees compare their inputs (such as effort, skill, and experience) and outcomes (such as pay, benefits, and recognition) to those of others in similar situations. When employees feel that their inputs are greater than their outcomes compared to others, they feel underrewarded, which can lead to anger or frustration.

According to Equity Theory, When Employees Perceive That They Have