The Equity Theory of Motivation Contends That People Are Motivated

question 75

True/False

The equity theory of motivation contends that people are motivated first to achieve and then by the desire to be rewarded in direct proportion to their contributions.

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Definitions:

Quakers

A religious group officially known as the Religious Society of Friends, known for their pacifist beliefs, simple living, and emphasis on inner guidance.

French and Indian War

A conflict between Britain and France from 1754 to 1763 in North America, part of the larger Seven Years' War, involving various Native American tribes aligning with either side.

William Penn

An English Quaker leader and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, known for implementing democratic principles and religious freedom.

Proclamation of 1763

A decree issued by King George III, restricting colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains to appease Native American tribes through the establishment of a Western boundary.