A Manager Who Doubles Employee Performance Goals Every Quarter Most

question 40

True/False

A manager who doubles employee performance goals every quarter most likely will see an increase in the number of ethically questionable actions by employees.

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Definitions:

Effort-To-Performance

The expectancy that one's investment of effort will lead to a certain level of performance.

Work-Outcome Relationships

The connection between the effort invested in work and the results or rewards derived from that work.

Desirability

The quality of being wanted or wished for as being attractive, useful, or necessary.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that an individual's effort level is based on the expectation that effort will lead to a desired performance level and reward.