10 Questions
What is the primary concern of the Expectancy Theory?
Managing the linkages among effort, performance, and rewards
According to the provided text, what is one possible action to correct inequity feelings?
Reduce our inputs
What is the expectancy in the Expectancy Theory?
The perceived probability that an individual's effort will result in a certain level of performance
What is the main difference between Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs?
Esteem needs are more related to social recognition, while Self-actualization needs are more related to personal growth
Which motivation theory is most closely related to the concept of expectancy?
Expectancy Theory
What is the primary goal of correcting inequity feelings?
To reduce feelings of unfairness
What is the main assumption of the Expectancy Theory?
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
Which of the following is NOT a way to correct inequity feelings?
Implement a new employee recognition program
What is the relationship between effort and performance in the Expectancy Theory?
There is a perceived probability that an individual's effort will result in a certain level of performance
What is the primary focus of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
Motivation through intrinsic rewards
Understand the components of motivation, including intensity, direction, and persistence. Learn about early theories of motivation, such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
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