Bettie comments to George,"Of course Don makes a lot more than we do! He's a movie star.We are short order cooks." Which of the following is an accurate equity theory observation?
A)Bettie has high equity sensitivity.
B)George has low perceptual ability.
C)Don is not part of Bettie's comparison group.
D)Don's ratio is lower than George's outcomes.
E)Bettie is intrinsically motivated.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Equity theory focuses on how individuals perceive their inputs and outcomes in relation to others. In this scenario, Bettie is comparing their earnings to Don's, who is in a completely different profession (movie star vs. short order cooks), indicating that Don is not part of her relevant comparison group for assessing equity.

Bettie Comments to George,"Of Course Don Makes a Lot More