Open AccessAn Examination of Adams' Theory of Inequity
Author(s) -
Paul S. Goodman,
A. E. Friedman
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
administrative science quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 15.098
H-Index - 181
eISSN - 1930-3815
pISSN - 0001-8392
DOI - 10.2307/2391900
Subject(s) - positive economics , empirical examination , psychology , economics , social psychology , sociology , actuarial science
This paper examines the empirical evidence for Adams' theory of inequity. Studies testing propositions concerning the effects of inequity on performance and on allocation of rewards, and concerning the determinants and the psychological state of inequity are analyzed. There seems to be initial support for the theory. Some methodological and theoretical issues relevant for further validating the theory are reviewed.
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