Sam exceeded all of his sales goals in quarter $1$ and he knows that Joanna did not meet her goals. However, when Sam and Joanna compared their quarter $1$ performance appraisals, he discovered that Joanna received a superior performance rating and got the same bonus that he did. Sam is disappointed with this outcome$-$ particularly after learning of Joanna's bonus.

$(1)$ This is an example of what specific motivation theory?

$(2)$ According to this theory, because of this incident what might Sam do and why?

Question $14$ options:

a$)$

$(1)$ McClelland's Theory of Needs. $(2)$ Sam clearly has a high need for achievement. Because of this, he will continue to work hard because exceeding his sales goals in quarter $1$ is the best reward he could earn as an achiever

b$)$

$(1)$ Reinforcement Theory. $(2)$ Sam will work harder because he saw that Joanna received the rewards he desired.

c$)$

$(1)$ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. $(2)$ It depends on what need Sam is working toward... if he's working toward a social need, he may feel that camaraderie with Joanna is rewarding enough and continue to work hard.

d$)$

$(1)$ Equity Theory. $(2)$ Because the reward he received in quarter $1$ did not match the effort he put into his work $($relative to Joanna's work & reward$),$ next quarter Sam will decrease his job performance to align with the amount of reward he received in quarter $1$ and expects to receive again in quarter $2.$

e$)$

All of the provided options are correct.