According to the equity theory, when people believe that the rewards for performance are unequal to their inputs, _____.
A) they will be motivated to improve their performance.
B) they will seek to decrease their input level.
C) they will ignore lower-level needs.
D) they will set higher goals for themselves and strive hard to achieve them.

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Equity theory suggests that when individuals perceive an imbalance between their inputs (effort, time, skills) and the rewards they receive compared to others, they may adjust their input level to restore balance. This often means reducing their effort or input if they feel under-rewarded.

According to the Equity Theory, When People Believe That the Rewards