Peggy loves her new job as a media planner mainly because she feels that her superiors are fair to her despite her being a new employee. She feels that she is treated at par with other employees of the firm. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario illustrate?

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The scenario illustrates the equity theory, which suggests that employees are motivated when they perceive that their outcomes are fair in comparison to their inputs, and they are treated at par with other employees. Peggy feels satisfied with her job because she perceives that her superiors are fair to her despite being a new employee.

Peggy Loves Her New Job as a Media Planner Mainly