Question

Alison has compared herself on the job to Kris. Both occupy comparable positions in the organization and have been with the company for the same number of years. Alison has an MBA and Kris has a​ bachelor's degree. Alison works through lunches most days while Kris goes to lunch every day and returns late most days. Alison perceives the quality and quantity of her work to be a higher level than that of Kris. Yet Alison believes that Kris makes more money than she does. Alison thinks she is underpaid compared to Kris. According to equity​ theory, Alison's​ education, hours worked and​ quality/quantity of work are considered​ _________.

Answer 1

- Inputs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Equity theory is exemplified as a theory that asserts a claim regarding the natural human tendency to perpetuate equity or fairness in their social associations. As per the question, Alison's education, hours worked and quality/quantity of work would be considered 'inputs' as they are the active elements to achieve an output. Alison senses that her efforts 'inputs' are higher than Kris that makes her conclude that she is highly underpaid due to this natural tendency to sustain equity and fairness. Thus, 'inputs' is the correct answer.