The engineers at Westbloc Inc. who failed to complete their tasks on time were asked to work on weekends without additional pay. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?
A) Reinforcement theory
B) Equity theory
C) Alderfer's ERG Theory
D) McClelland's Learned Needs Theory

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The scenario illustrates the reinforcement theory, which suggests that behavior can be reinforced through the use of rewards or punishments. In this case, the engineers who failed to complete their tasks on time were punished by being asked to work on weekends without additional pay.

The Engineers at Westbloc Inc