Adams' Equity Theory | Organizational Behavior | From A Business Professor

Adams' Equity Theory, formulated by psychologist Jay Stacy Adams in the 1960s, is a motivational framework that centers on the connection between an individual's perception of fairness and their workplace motivation. Widely employed in organizational and business contexts, this theory helps elucidate how employees perceive the allocation of rewards and recognition, and the resulting impact on their job satisfaction and performance. In this video, we'll explore the key components of this theory, a real-world example, and the managerial implications and limitations it entails.