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Coworker A compares herself to Coworker B who is rewarded on the job more but also more time and effort into the job, so that the outcome/input ratios for both A and B are roughly equal. According to Equity Theory, Coworker A will be motivated to .........

a) change her inputs to match Coworker B
b) change her outcomes to match Coworker B
c) do nothing
d) sue Coworker B

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