According to the equity theory, it isn't only important how fairly you actually treat employees, but also how fairly they perceive you to treat them. This theory states that employees who feel that ...

The equity theory, developed by John Stacey Adams, says that satisfaction is based on a person's perception of fairness. Applying this theory when conducting a company's performance appraisals ...

Many corporate executives have claimed that embracing “equity” theory at their companies (and, in the case of investment-house CEOs, trying to force equity on companies whether they like it or not) is ...