Question

Equity theory of motivation focuses on____________.

• A. The motivational force involved in a person's actions at work
• B. People's expectation of the different out comes for a given action
• C. People's perception of how they should perform in a given situation at work
• D. The fact that people are influenced by the expected results of their actions.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The fact that people are influenced by the expected results of their actions.

Equity theory focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partners. Equity is measured by comparing the ratio of contributions and benefits for each person.