FRAMEWORK What is Adams’ equity theory? Understanding Adams’ equity theory Adams’ equity theory was developed by behavioral and organizational psychologist J. Stacy Adams in the 1960s. The theory posits that the level of reward an individual receives compared to their own sense of contribution (and likewise for their co-workers) influences their performance. In the workplace, […] The post Adams’ Equity Theory Explained (1963 Model + Examples) appeared first on FourWeekMBA .