According to the ________,a person (p)compares her own ratio of perceived outcomes to perceived inputs to the ratio of a comparison other (o).
A)reinforcement theory
B)predicted outcome value theory
C)social exchange theory
D)equity theory
E)expectancy theory

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The theory described is equity theory, which proposes that individuals evaluate the fairness of their work outcomes based on comparison with others. They compare their ratio of outcomes (such as rewards or benefits) to their own inputs (such as effort or time), with the ratio of their comparison other's outcomes to their inputs. If the ratios are perceived as equal, the individual perceives equity. If one's own ratio is less than the comparison other's ratio, the individual perceives inequity and may experience negative emotions.

According to the ________,A Person (P)compares Her Own Ratio of Perceived