Under the equity theory, when a worker feels under-rewarded, he or she may take all of the following actions except
A) reduce input by working less.
B) forget about it.
C) ask for a raise.
D) leave the work situation.
E) do a new comparison to verify the other one.

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Forgetting about feeling under-rewarded is not an action that falls under the equity theory. The other options such as reducing input, asking for a raise, leaving the work situation or doing a new comparison are all possible actions that a worker may take if they feel under-rewarded.

Under the Equity Theory, When a Worker Feels Under-Rewarded, He