Question

Lakeisha is in the final stage of the interview process. She has researched what others in the industry make for a similar job and presents the information to the hiring manager. The manager takes this information under consideration when offering the proposed salary. The manager is using the________.

A.) reinforcement theory.
B.) social exchange theory.
C.) equity theory.
D.) expectancy theory.
E.) efficiency wage theory.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.) equity theory.

Explanation:

Equity theory -

The equity theory was given by J. Stacy Adams , back in the 1960's .

The theory of equity focus on the distribution of the resources  , that whether their is equal distribution of resources or not , between the two people , is known as equity theory .

The equity measurement is done by comparing and contrasting the portion of the contributions and the benefits of both the person individually .

Hence , from the question ,

The manger is using equity theory .