A staff nurse became upset with the hospital because newer nurses were

QUESTION

A staff nurse became upset with the hospital because newer nurses were being hired directly after graduation from nursing programs at a higher pay than the nurse’s. Based on the equity theory, what would be expected from the staff nurse?

a. Pride in his performance
b. Feelings of being overrewarded
c. Decrease in productivity
d. Increase in productivity

ANSWER:

ANS: C
According to the equity theory, if people feel overworked and underpaid, they are likely to decrease their productivity.