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Much like the five levels of needs determined by Maslow and
the two factors of motivation as classified by Herzberg
(intrinsic and extrinsic), the Adams’ Equity Theory
of motivation states that positive outcomes and high levels
of motivation can be expected only when employees perceive
their treatment to be fair. An employee’s perception
of this may include many factors (see outputs above). The
idea behind Adams’ Equity Theory is to strike a healthy
balance here, with outputs on one side of the scale; inputs
on the other - both weighing in a way that seems reasonably
equal.
If the balance lies too far in favor of the employer, some
employees may work to bring balance between inputs and outputs
on their own, by asking for more compensation or recognition.
Others will be demotivated, and still others will seek alternative
employment.
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