The Equity Sensitivity Construct: Potential Implications for Worker Performance
- 1 December 1989
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Management
- Vol. 15 (4) , 581-588
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014920638901500407
Abstract
This paper presents and empirically tests five hypotheses concerning Equity Sensitivity, a new construct proposed by Huseman, Hatfield, and Miles (1985, 1987). Equity Sensitivity proposes that not all individuals conform to the norm of equity. Huseman, et al. have proposed three Equity Sensitivity groupsBenevolents, Equity Sensitives, and Entitleds. The findings show that Benevolents are inclined to work harder for less pay than Equity Sensitives or Entitleds. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.Keywords
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