In 1500, What Did Portuguese Mariners Discover While Attempting to Find

question 6

Multiple Choice

In 1500, what did Portuguese mariners discover while attempting to find a favorable wind around Africa?

• A)the east coast of South America
• B)the west coast of North America
• C)the North Pole
• D)the Russian coast
• E)Hawaii

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

Expectancy theory is a motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes, based on their beliefs about effort-performance relationships, and the desirability of these outcomes.

Performance-reward Relationships

The correlation between the level of performance and the reward received, highlighting the principle that higher performance should lead to greater rewards.

Instrumentalities

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of desired outcomes, particularly in the context of work motivation.

Expectancy

The belief or anticipation that one's effort will result in achieving desired performance goals.