Laila and Sue have been employed at their company for about the same length of time, yet Sue was recently awarded a promotion over Laila. Laila is upset by these events. She is likely experiencing
A) Equity.
B) Positive inequity.
C) Negative inequity.
D) It is impossible to tell from the information given.

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Laila is likely experiencing negative inequity, which occurs when an individual perceives that they are getting less than others in proportion to their inputs. In this case, Laila feels she has been treated unfairly compared to Sue, despite similar tenure at the company.

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