people calculate their inputs and outputs and compare them to those of others, if they think there is a inequity, they will reduce their inputs(effort) until they think they are equitable
EQUITY THEORY
Meaning of EQUITY THEORY in English
Sean Woo's Finance, GIS and real estate English glossary. Английский глоссарий по ГИС(Географическая информационная система) и недвижимости Sean Woo's Finance. 2012