Mike, a Production Worker, Reports on a Research Questionnaire That

question 233

Multiple Choice

Mike, a production worker, reports on a research questionnaire that high performance has a valence of 10, average performance a valence of 5, and low performance a valence of 1.Also, he reports that he is certain that he can perform at low or average levels but only 40 percent sure that he can perform at a high level.According to expectancy theory, at which level should Mike perform?

• A)High
• B)Average
• C)Low
• D)High if task complexity is low to moderate
• E)Instrumentalities are also needed to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Sole Proprietorship

A business ownership structure where a single individual owns the company and is responsible for its debts and liabilities.

Capital Maintenance

An accounting concept aimed at preserving the initial capital of the company, adjusting for inflation or financial performance.

Transactional Methods

Approaches used for evaluating and proceeding with individual transactions, often in the context of tax or foreign exchange.

Periodic Income

This refers to the income received or earned regularly over a specific period, such as monthly or quarterly, typically associated with investments or employment.