The Reduction of Multiple Inequities Through Task Revaluation

Equity theory researchers have traditionally focused on behavioral methods of equity restoration with mixed results. The purpose of the present research was to focus on the psychological outcomes of inequity as they influence the individual's affective reactions. In order to examine the generality of these effects and to further the study of equity theory, a relatively new type of equity problem was developed: job complexity inequity. Finally, in an exploratory section, the question of the occurrence of and interaction of multiple inequities was considered and some possible interaction theories were suggested. Specifically, it was argued that individuals would prefer less costly psychological task distortion (either enhancement or derogation) to more costly effort-performance modification for both pay and job inequity.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Labor and Industrial Relations

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Stepina, Lee Philip

• Psychology, Industrial

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8114486

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/68394