Equity theory
Equity theory (hereinafter, the Theory) is the theory that an employee compares her or his job's input-outcomes ratio with that of relevant others and then corrects any inequity.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Equity theory. A theory that says that individuals compare their job inputs and outcomes with those of others and then respond to eliminate any inequities.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Equity theory. The theory that an employee compares her or his job's input-outcomes ratio with that of relevant others and then corrects any inequity.
