A theory that suggests that employees compare their inputs and outputs from a job to the ratio of relevant others is known as ________.

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The theory described in the question is equity theory, which suggests that individuals compare their inputs and outcomes to those of their relevant others (co-workers, friends, family members) to determine whether they are being treated fairly in their job. Action motivation, goal setting, and reinforcement theory are all different theories of motivation that do not specifically address the issue of fairness or equity in the workplace.

A Theory That Suggests That Employees Compare Their Inputs and Outputs