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

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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?

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

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

Expectancy Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of correcting inequity feelings?

To reduce feelings of unfairness Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers