Victor Vroom's Expectancy Theory Is Based on the Very Simple

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Multiple Choice

Victor Vroom's expectancy theory is based on the very simple assumption that

• A) people will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.
• B) people won't bother to try to achieve a goal if they don't think they are likely to achieve it.
• C) motivation is based on the expectation of equitable treatment.
• D) motivation is based on an employee's understanding of what management expects her or him to accomplish.
• E) motivation depends on how much people want something and how likely they are to get it.

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Definitions:

Accessory Nerves

Cranial nerves (XI) that are responsible for moving certain neck and shoulder muscles.

Throat

The anterior part of the neck, starting from the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, acting as a pathway for food and air.

Neck

The neck is the part of the body that connects the head to the torso, containing structures that support movement, blood flow, and nerve communication.

Hypoglossal Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for controlling the movements of most of the muscles in the tongue, crucial for speech, swallowing, and food manipulation.