Jacob Is a Hardworking Employee in a Public Relations Firm

question 10

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

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Definitions:

Sampling Error

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