Which of the following statements is supported by equity theory?
A) Inequity causes dissatisfaction.
B) Equity will result in an effort to restore balance.
C) If the ratios of outcomes/inputs are equivalent, people will be dissatisfied.
D) It is advisable for managers to compute the outcomes/inputs ratios in order to maintain equity.
E) Equity theory causes people to be dissatisfied with their treatment.

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Under equity theory, the person who believes his or her outcome/input ratio is lower than another's will feel inequitably treated. Inequity causes dissatisfaction and leads to an attempt to restore balance to the relationship.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Equity Theory