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Group 4 presentation
Agenda
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Brief Background Relevant Criticisms of Implications/
background of the theory concepts and the theory Applications
of the theorist definitions in the
workplace
ANS: MOTIVATION
GUESS ME:
ANS: EQUITY
To be motivated, individuals need to perceive that the rewards they
MOTIVATION:
receive for their contributions are fair, and these rewards are similar to
those received by their peers. If individuals perceive that their rewards
EQUITY THEORY
are not fair, they will feel distressed and try to change things to create
a sense of fairness.
Individuals compare their job inputs and outcomes with those of others and
then respond to eliminate any perceived inequities.
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Balance calibrated and measured against
comparable references in the market-place
What I put into my job: time, effort, What Iget from my job: pay,
EQUITY THEORY
ability, loyalty, tolerance, bonus, perks, benefits, security,
flexibility, integrity, commitment, recognition, interest,
reliability, heart and soul, personal development, reputation,
sacrifice, etc praise, responsibility, INDIVIDUAL OTHER’S
enjoyment, etc OUTPUTS OUTPUT
inputs outputs
INDIVIDUAL OTHER’S
INPUTS INPUT
People become demotivated and reduce input and/or seek change or improvement
whenever they feel their inputs are not being fairly rewarded by outputs. Fairness is
based on perceived market norms.
THE STRUCTURE OF EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE IS BASED
ON THE RATIO OF INPUTS TO OUTCOMES
SITUATION
RATIO COMPARISONS PERCEPTION OF AN
EMPLOYEE
ORGANISATIONAL
PROCEDURAL JUSTICE
JUSTICE Ex: I was given a raise with the explanation of why I
was given.
INTERACTIONAL JUSTICE
Ex: While telling me about my raise my supervisor was very
nice and complimentary.
PROPOSITIONS RELATING TO INEQUITABLE PAY:
BALDONADO, Coleen
CAMAT, Angelyn
FLORES, Elizabeth
JAPSON, Revi Mae
LUMIDAO, Shaena
OSOTEO, Irish