Matt works for a sports marketing firm. he feels that he has been treated unfairly by the organization. he three other employees organize a series of successful street hockey tournaments in different regions of the country. while the other employees were given a bonus and corporate recognition, his efforts were ignored. according to equity theory, matt is likely to respond by:

reducing his efforts on future projects

Explanation:

Since Matt's efforts are not being recognized, he didn't get a bonus or a recognition, then why should he continue to perform well. If the corporation is going to treat him bad, then he has no reason to perform well, only good enough to keep his current job.

The equity theory states that a balance must exist between an employees efforts and the organization's reward system. If the relationship between an employee and the organization is not balanced, then the relationship will deteriorate and eventually a balance will be reached. Either the employee will not continue to do a good job (Matt's case) or the organization will end up firing the employee (if the employee fails to perform properly).