Jacob Is a Hardworking Employee in a Public Relations Firm

Multiple Choice

Jacob is a hardworking employee in a public relations firm. He is very punctual and works ten-hour days. However, he earns less than his colleague who is irregular and works only seven-hour days. When Jacob comes to know of this, he becomes dejected and decides to quit his job. The given scenario exemplifies _____.

A) equity theory
B) temporal motivation theory
C) job enrichment theory
D) Theory X