James Hires Franco for a Painting Job

question 42

Multiple Choice

James hires Franco for a painting job.Their contract explicitly states that Franco's employment can be terminated if he is employed by another party during the contract period.Two weeks into the job,James finds out that Franco is also working for a painting agency two blocks away and terminates his employment.This is an instance of a(n) ________.

• A)condition precedent
• B)condition subsequent
• C)concurrent condition
• D)implied condition

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Definitions:

Psychological Contracts

An unwritten agreement between employees and employers regarding mutual expectations.

Performance-Outcome Contingencies

The relationship between the performance of specific actions and the resulting outcomes, emphasizing the role of rewards or consequences.

Expectancies

Beliefs about the likelihood of a particular outcome as a result of one's actions or behaviors.

Process Theories of Motivation

Theories that focus on the psychological and behavioral processes influencing individuals’ motivation, including how they make decisions about their behavior in relation to their goals.