Equity Theory research has found that employees who feel overrewarded tend to alter their perceptions of inputs and outcomes rather than attempt to actually change them.

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This is true. When employees feel overrewarded, they tend to justify their high rewards by perceiving their inputs as more valuable or their outcomes as less valuable than they previously did. They may also begin to compare themselves more favorably to their coworkers. This is known as "cognitive restructuring" and is a way for employees to maintain a sense of equity.

Equity Theory Research Has Found That Employees Who Feel Overrewarded