There are various motivational theories postulated by various authors. One such an author is J. Stacy Adams. Equity theory was first developed in the 1960s by J. Stacy Adams, a workplace and behavioral psychologist. 1.Explain the concept of equity theory and the role of social comparison at workplace . 2.What are the managerial implications of equity theory?

There are various motivational theories postulated by various authors. One such an author is J. Stacy Adams. Equity theory was first developed in the 1960s by J. Stacy Adams, a workplace and behavioral psychologist. 1.Explain the concept of equity theory and the role of social comparison at workplace . 2.What are the managerial implications of equity theory?

Principles of Management

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Chapter14: Work Motivation For Performance

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