According to Expectancy Theory, When People Perceive That High Performance

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to expectancy theory, when people perceive that high performance leads to the receipt of certain outcomes, the concept of ________ is high.

• A)valence
• B)instrumentality
• C)expectancy
• D)self-actualization

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period of time.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership interest.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, particularly affecting its liquidity.