Samuel, a Sales Associate at an Electronics Store, Learns That

Multiple Choice

Samuel, a sales associate at an electronics store, learns that his base pay is higher than any other sales associate in the store. He justifies his higher salary to the idea that he must be a top sales associate, generating more revenue than anyone else. This example demonstrates which method for reducing perceived inequity?

A) Working harder, not smarter
B) Changing outcomes
C) Changing work effort
D) Changing perceptions
E) Leaving the job