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What would be some good arguments for the proponent of equity in pay for all nurses irrespective of department.
Equity theory focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partners. Equity is measured by comparing the ratio of contributions (or costs) and benefits (or rewards) for each person.
The belief is that people value fair treatment which causes them to be motivated to keep the fairness maintained within the relationships of their co-workers and the organization. The structure of equity in the workplace is based on the ratio of inputs to outcomes. Inputs are the contributions made by the employee for the organization.
Collective bargaining offered by traditional unions benefits nursing to a lesser extent than nurses commonly believe. Job evaluation systems combine with multiple pay scales and inequitable pay formulas to perpetuate discrimination. Finally, there remains a danger that nurses' own lack of sophistication regarding pay equity issues may work against the interests of the profession on the pay equity scene. Nurses, therefore, need to keep abreast of current pay equity issues.
International nursing, as well as the entire nursing profession, has committed itself to a change paradigm. An alternative to the change paradigm has been proposed to account for elements of stability and persistence.