Fairness and Inequity concerns are most closely related to the belief in what organizational process?
Procedural justice
Perceptions of unfairness, a major driver of burnout, are intrinsically linked to the concept of procedural justice. Procedural justice is the belief held by employees that the processes, rules, and policies implemented within the organization—such as those governing promotions, resource allocation, or task assignments—are applied in a consistent, transparent, and equitable manner across all staff members. When an individual observes biased treatment, favoritism in task distribution, or inconsistent application of disciplinary measures, it generates deep-seated resentment. This resentment directly fuels the cynicism component of burnout, as it suggests the entire system itself is fundamentally broken or unfairly rigged against the individual contributor.
