According to Expectancy Theory, the Amount of Effort Employees Exert

question 159

Multiple Choice

According to expectancy theory, the amount of effort employees exert on a specific task depends on their:

• A)expectations of the outcome.
• B) manager's expectations of their performance.
• C) perception of the importance of the task.
• D)level of needs that are not yet satisfied.

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Definitions:

Suppliers

Companies or individuals that provide goods or services to another entity as part of a supply chain.

Time-Based Management

A strategic approach that focuses on reducing the time required to conduct various business processes to improve performance and competitiveness.

Non-Value-Added Costs

Costs incurred during the production or delivery of a product or service that do not increase its market value, often a target for reduction or elimination in lean manufacturing.

Idle Time

The time period in which resources, such as machines or employees, are available but not in use or production.