Jim and Alecia are both employed as sales clerks in the house wares department in a local department store. Alecia recently got a raise and now Jim is experiencing negative inequity. Which of the following responses is Jim likely to have?
A) Jim may reduce his effort.
B) Jim may ask for a raise.
C) Jim may quit his job.
D) All answers describe likely responses for Jim.

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Negative inequity occurs when an individual perceives that they are getting less out of a situation than others, leading to feelings of unfairness. This can motivate the individual to take actions to restore equity. Jim's likely responses to experiencing negative inequity after Alecia's raise could include reducing his effort to match his perception of his rewards, asking for a raise to increase his rewards, or quitting his job to find a situation with more perceived equity.

Jim and Alecia Are Both Employed as Sales Clerks in the House