Asked by gabriela huselton on Jul 17, 2024
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Lucille and Michael work together. Lucille goes into work earlier and sometimes works through lunch. She does not notice that Michael stays late many evenings producing about the same completed projects. If Lucille feels that Michael's outcomes and inputs ratio is greater than her own ratio, Lucille will feel a ______.
A) perceived equity
B) perceived inequality
C) uncontrolled inequality
D) perceived inequity
Perceived Inequity
The sense of feeling under-rewarded or over-rewarded in comparison with others.
Inputs Ratio
Measurement comparing the amount or quality of resources used to the output or results achieved, often used in productivity and efficiency analysis.
- Ascertain the importance of equity and perceptions of equity or inequity in the context of organizational behavior.
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Patrick HoyackJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Lucille perceives an inequity because she feels that the ratio of her inputs (going in early, working through lunch) to her outcomes (completed projects) is less favorable than Michael's input-outcome ratio, despite both producing about the same amount of work. This perception leads to a sense of unfairness or inequity.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the importance of equity and perceptions of equity or inequity in the context of organizational behavior.