examine the impact of inequitable and unjust treatment of employees by private or public organizations today
One of the basic premises of equity and justice theories involves equitable and just treatment, usually in the form of remuneration for services an employee renders to his or her employer. When there is an imbalance, negative reactions may emerge and manifest in a number of ways. These negative reactions can be highly detrimental to the smooth operation of an organization. Conversely, when employees perceive equity and justice in the workplace, they manifest positive feelings that may result in greater levels of productivity and organizational commitment.
The systematic failure of some organizations to promote equity and justice can have devastating effects on work motivation. In this Discussion, you examine the impact of inequitable and unjust treatment of employees by private or public organizations today. For this Discussion, search for a news story that focuses on inequitable or unjust treatment of employees. Think about recommendations you might make to address that inequitable or unjust treatment.
For this Discussion, select a news article from a media source about an organization in which there is a perceived injustice or inequity.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 4 a brief summary of the inequitable or unjust treatment described in the article you selected. Describe two recommendations to address the treatment and explain why each may be effective based on equity and justice theories. Be specific and support your response with references to the Learning Resources and current literature