Equity Theory Perceived Ratio Comparison Employee's Assessment Outcomes A Outcomes B Inequity (underrewarded) Inputs A Inputs B Outcomes A Outcomes B Inputs A Inputs B Equity Outcomes A Outcomes B Inputs A Inputs B Inequity (overrewarded) aPerson A is the employee,and person Bisa relevant other or referent. ©Prentice Hall,2002 16-29Equity Theory © Prentice Hall, 2002 16-29