Equity Theory Case Analysis Part 1: Describe The situation involves an employee named Jessy, who used to be highly motivated and productive at work. However, there has been a noticeable decline in Jessy's performance and engagement recently. Previously, Jessy was proactive, always meeting deadlines, and actively participating in team discussions. After he tried hard but experienced negative inequity about underpayment, his behavior changed - he seemed disengaged, frequently missed deadlines, and his overall work quality deteriorated. His manager has noticed a lack of enthusiasm, and Jessy has become increasingly withdrawn during meetings. This shift indicates a potential problem in Jessy's motivation, prompting concerns about his job satisfaction and commitment. Part 2: Apply How do aspects of this case compare to the theory you learned about in this lesson? What additional insights did you gain from the article assigned for this lesson (Cropanzano et al., 2007)? Part 3: Recommend Given what you learned in this lesson and reading, what recommendations do you have for this individual(s) and/or his/her employer about Equity Theory