According to the Textbook, Which Theory on Motivation Was Most

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which theory on motivation was most instrumental in the implementation of flexible working hours in many organizations in the hopes that such a policy would increase employees' motivation?

• A)Existence, relatedness, growth (ERG)theory
• B)Expectancy theory
• C)Goal-setting theory
• D)Maslow's theory

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Conciliation

A process in which a neutral third party assists disputing parties to reach a mutually agreeable solution.

Arbitration

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Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party (the arbitrator) makes a decision to resolve the issue, which is usually binding on the parties.