Equity Perception in Multiple Comparisons: A Field Study
Abstract
Data from a survey of all 721 employees in a light manufacturing firm (553 workers and 168 managers) were used to investigate the role of reference groups inside and outside the organization within the framework of equity theory. Attitude toward pay was used as the basis for comparison. The results indicated that the outside reference group is more important than the inside reference group in explaining job attitudes and behavioral propensities....
Paper Details
Title
Equity Perception in Multiple Comparisons: A Field Study
Published Date
Apr 1, 1986
Journal
Volume
39
Issue
4
Pages
333 - 345
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