EQUITY THEORY - REVIEW AND CRITIQUE

被引:261
作者
PRITCHARD, RD [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV MINNESOTA,DEPT PSYCHOL,MINNEAPOLIS,MN
来源
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE | 1969年 / 4卷 / 02期
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D O I
10.1016/0030-5073(69)90005-1
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
The theoretical precision and research related to equity theory, as it is conceived by Adams, are reviewed. While equity theory is a significant step forward, the theory itself needs further specification. The research supports equity predictions in the area of underpayment, but the overpayment effects have not been satisfactorily demonstrated. Elaborations of the theory are presented in the areas of (1) determinants of inequity, (2) dissatisfaction resulting from inequity, and (3) responses to dissatisfaction. © 1969.
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页码:176 / 211
页数:36
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