M: Business 3rd Edition by O. C. Ferrell, Geoffrey Hirt, Linda Ferrell

Exercise 60

Jane learned that, although she and June were both hired as part-time salesclerks at the same time and have similar backgrounds, June is paid $1 more per hour. Jane decided to stop cleaning dressing rooms on her shift because she thinks this is unfair. This is an example of which theory?

A. Theory X

B. Theory Y

C. Theory Z

D. Equity theory

E. Expectancy theory