What Is a Key Implication of Expectancy Theory When Applied

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is a key implication of expectancy theory when applied to pay systems?

• A) Employees must get pay raises to cover increased living costs.
• B) Employees expect their managers to be competent.
• C) Employers expect their employees to be competent.
• D) Rewards must be valuable for motivation to occur.

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Definitions:

Situationism

A theory in psychology that suggests human behavior is largely determined by situational factors, rather than internal traits.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior.

Walter Mischel

A psychologist known for his research on personality theory and cognitive-affective models of behavior, including the famous marshmallow test on delayed gratification.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology proposing that a person's behavior is influenced by and influences both their environment and personal characteristics.