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RAJEEV
 What is Equity Theory?

By: Stoner
A theory of job motivation that emphasizes the role
played by an individual’s believe in the equity or
fairness of rewards and punishments in determining
his or her performance and satisfaction.

By: Koontz
Motivation is influenced by an individual’s subjective
Judgment about the fairness of reward he or she gets,
relative to the input compared with the rewards of others.
 J. Stacy Adams(Equity Equation)

Balancing Employee Inputs and Outputs

The Adams Equity Theory is named for John Stacey Adams, a workplace
and behavioural psychologist, who developed this job motivation theory in
1963.
Input Typically Include Out put typically include
Effort  Financial rewards
Loyalty  salary, benefits, perks, etc.
Hard Work Intangibles that typically include: 
Commitment  Recognition 
Skill  Reputation 
Ability  Responsibility 
Adaptability  Sense of Achievement 
Flexibility  Praise 
Tolerance  Stimulus 
Determination  Sense of Advancement or
Enthusiasm  Growth 
Trust in superiors  Job Security
Support of colleagues 
Personal sacrifice, etc.
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