Miguel is a fashion designer at an apparel company. Despite his seniority in the company, his salary is lower than that of the entry-level fashion designers in the company. Because of this, he is looking for another job. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate? A. Expectancy theoryB. Alderfer's ERG TheoryC. McClelland's Learned Needs TheoryD. Equity theory

The given scenario follows the Equity theory

Option D

Explanation:

Everyone want motivating factors to work. Miguel searching for another job because he is unmotivated and want to change the job. Adam's Equity Theory or Equity Theory of Motivation based on fairness. Miguel was upset because of unfair behavior of the management of the current workplace.

People like Miguel feel unmotivated if they feel unfairness between self and colleague. It is based on perception of the people. If they perceived unfairness from higher management they will not satisfied and tends to detach with the jobs.