Which of the following theories of pay suggests that people evaluate the fairness of their situations by comparing them with those of other people?
A)Reinforcement theory
B)Predicted outcome value theory
C)Social exchange theory
D)Equity theory
E)Expectancy theory

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Equity theory suggests that people evaluate the fairness of their situations by comparing them with those of other people. According to the theory, a person (P)compares her own ratio of perceived outcomes O (pay, benefits, working conditions)to perceived inputs I (effort, ability, experience)to the ratio of a comparison other (o).

Which of the Following Theories of Pay Suggests That People