The human resources department of Mevertyn, a public relations firm, decided to stop giving meal coupons to the employees who come late to office. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?
A) McClelland's Learned Needs Theory
B) Equity theory
C) Alderfer's ERG Theory
D) Reinforcement theory

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The scenario best illustrates reinforcement theory, as the HR department is using negative reinforcement (withholding meal coupons) to decrease the behavior of employees coming late to the office.

The Human Resources Department of Mevertyn, a Public Relations Firm