David had put extra hours into the project and had made sure that all glitches were taken care of. His manager acknowledged his effort and recommended him to be a part of the reconnaissance team visiting China. David was very happy and assured his manager that he'd put in extra effort in the future. Which of the following does this situation exemplify?
A) Law of effect
B) Under-reward inequity
C) Deficit principle
D) Progression principle
E) ERG theory

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The situation exemplifies the Law of Effect, which suggests that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated in the future. David's extra effort led to a positive outcome (recommendation for the reconnaissance team), which reinforces his behavior.

David Had Put Extra Hours into the Project and Had