"I haven't missed a day of work in the past year, and I'm committed to this company, so I determined that a 20 percent salary increase is warranted for reasons of fairness," said Turner to his supervisor, Lillian. In reply, Lillian asked, "How did you determine that a 20 percent salary increase is fair?" If Turner had used equity theory as a basis for his request, he would have replied, "To determine a proper salary increase,
A)I made comparisons with others' salaries and efforts."
B)I demonstrated a positive attitude as expected of me."
C)I evaluated how much I am respected."
D)I sought intrinsic rewards for myself."
E)I sought job enlargement in my position."

Question

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Equity theory suggests that employees determine the fairness of their pay by comparing their own salary and efforts to those of others in similar positions, as well as taking into account the company's compensation policies and practices. Therefore, choice A - making comparisons with others' salaries and efforts - would be the best choice if Turner had used equity theory as a basis for his request.

"I Haven't Missed a Day of Work in the Past