Distributive justice

Also known as: distributive fairness · outcome fairness · equity of rewards · perceived pay equity

Theoretical lineage

Equity Theory (Equity)

Adams · 1965

Equity Theory holds that people evaluate the fairness of their work relationship by comparing their input-to-outcome ratio against a referent's. Perceived inequity — under-payment or over-payment relative to comparison others — produces tension and motivates behaviors to restore…

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