According to ____ theory, employees compare their inputs (the work they do) to their outcomes (salary and other compensation).
A) procedural justice
B) social comparison
C) equity
D) beneficence

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The theory described is the equity theory, which suggests that employees compare their inputs (the work they do) to their outcomes (salary and other compensation) to determine if they are being treated fairly in comparison to their coworkers. Procedural justice refers to the fairness of the processes used in decision-making, social comparison refers to the tendency to compare oneself to others, and beneficence refers to the obligation to do good and act in the best interest of others.

According to ____ Theory, Employees Compare Their Inputs (The Work