This summer you worked at a day care center where it was common for parents to be late picking up a child.You willingly stayed late and waited for these parents so that other employees could get home to their families.But at raise time,you got a much smaller raise than your co-workers.Your reaction was to say,"Forget it.I'm not working extra hours anymore." What theory of motivation best explains your behavior?
A)Hierarchy-of-needs
B)Expectancy theory
C)Equity theory
D)Two-factor theory

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Your reaction is best explained by the Equity theory, which suggests that individuals are motivated by fairness, and if they perceive an inequity in the rewards they receive for their efforts compared to others, they are likely to be demotivated. In this scenario, you felt that the smaller raise was unfair given your extra efforts, leading to your decision to no longer work extra hours.

This Summer You Worked at a Day Care Center Where