Jake gets paid $5 more an hour only because he is the boss's son; he does exactly the same tasks as the other employees.Even with this extra pay Jake is less motivated than his co-workers.Jake's motivation is explained by:
A)reinforcement theory.
B)equity theory.
C)objective goal setting.
D)management discretion.
E)self-determination theory.

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Equity theory suggests that individuals compare their input/output ratio (what they contribute to what they receive) with relevant others. In this case, Jake may feel that his co-workers, who do the same tasks as him but get paid less, have a more favorable input/output ratio and therefore be less motivated.

Jake Gets Paid $5 More an Hour Only Because He