Ron has worked in the same job for the past five years. Everyone who h

QUESTION

Ron has worked in the same job for the past five years. Everyone who has worked alongside him was promoted in six months.

He’s tired of being passed up, so he’s pulling back: taking longer breaks and more “sick” days and not going the extra mile. How is Ron trying to reduce his perceived inequity?
A) leaving the situation
B) distorting the inequity
C) changing his rewards or returns
D) reducing his contributions
E) changing the object of comparison

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) According to equity theory, one strategy employees use to reduce a perceived inequity is to reduce their contributions by taking extra sick days, doing less work, or leaving early.