Expectancy Theory Suggests That Three Variables Contribute to Motivation

question 23

Essay

Expectancy theory suggests that three variables contribute to motivation. Consider the questions listed below. For each one, identify the variable that most clearly applies.
A. Can I be assured of a pay raise once I pass the CPA exam?
b. Do I really want this promotion?
c. How badly do I want the approval of my peers and supervisor?
d. How good will I feel if I achieve this goal?
e. If I attend a one-week seminar on fraud examination, will I be able to pass the certification exam?
f. If I get promoted to accounting manager, will I have more flexibility with my working hours?
g. If I read enough books, will I be able to make our inventory purchasing process more efficient?
h. If I study at least three hours per night, will I be able to learn this new accounting software?
i. What is my motivation for learning this new accounting software?
j. Will my chances of getting a better job increase if I get another college degree?

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Definitions:

Critical Value

The threshold value that a test statistic must exceed for the null hypothesis to be rejected in hypothesis testing.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values in a statistical calculation that are free to vary when estimating parameters.

Area

A measure of the extent of a surface or a piece of land, often measured in square units.

Chi-squared Distribution

A probability distribution used in hypothesis testing that is derived from the sum of the squares of k independent standard normal random variables.