In equity theory, a worker's self-category compares a person's outcomes-to-input ratio with _________.
A)the person's own standards and expectations
B)the lowest paid worker
C)the standards and expectations of other workers
D)the highest paid worker

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In equity theory, a worker's self-category compares a person's outcomes-to-input ratio with their own standards and expectations. It's based on the belief that people strive for fairness in their relationships and that perceived inequity can cause tension and motivation to restore balance. Option B, C, and D are not correct as the comparison is not with the lowest or highest-paid worker or the standards and expectations of other workers, but with their own standards and expectations.

In Equity Theory, a Worker's Self-Category Compares a Person's Outcomes-To-Input