Motivation: Direction, Intensity, Persistence
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What is the primary concern of the Expectancy Theory?

  • Understanding the role of self-actualization in motivation
  • Categorizing human needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy
  • Distinguishing between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
  • Managing the linkages among effort, performance, and rewards (correct)

    • According to the provided text, what is one possible action to correct inequity feelings?

  • Ask for a pay increase
  • Leave the field
  • Change our perceptions
  • Reduce our inputs (correct)

    • What is the expectancy in the Expectancy Theory?

  • The likelihood of an individual achieving a specific goal
  • The perceived probability that an individual's effort will result in a certain level of performance (correct)
  • The degree to which an individual values a specific reward
  • The attractiveness of an outcome to an individual

    • What is the main difference between Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs?

    <p>Esteem needs are more related to social recognition, while Self-actualization needs are more related to personal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motivation theory is most closely related to the concept of expectancy?

    <p>Expectancy Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of correcting inequity feelings?

    <p>To reduce feelings of unfairness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main assumption of the Expectancy Theory?

    <p>Individuals tend to act in a certain way based on the expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and on the attractiveness of that outcome to the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to correct inequity feelings?

    <p>Implement a new employee recognition program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between effort and performance in the Expectancy Theory?

    <p>There is a perceived probability that an individual's effort will result in a certain level of performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

    <p>Motivation through intrinsic rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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