Derek is a manager. When Pamela, one of Derek's subordinates, was also promoted as a manager, he decided to work overtime so that he could finish more work and receive more incentives than Pamela. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario illustrate?
A. Alderfer's ERG Theory
B. Herzberg's two-factor theory
C. Equity theory
D. Expectancy theory

D. Expectancy theory

Explanation:

Expectancy theory is defined as a 'theory of motivation' which is generally related to the workplace. The theory states that a person in a specific group being formed in the workplace tends to work more or motivated to complete a piece of work when he or she believes to hit a particular target and eventually the person will be rewarded with something if he or she finished a piece of work and therefore the reward is considered as valuable to the person.

It is often considered as a "mental processes" which is associated with either "choice" or "choosing".

In reference to the given question, the mentioned statement represents the expectancy theory.

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