When There Is Only a Weak Link Between Work Effort

question 59

Multiple Choice

When there is only a weak link between work effort and reward

• A) individuals will undertake fewer projects that create income.
• B) taxing the rich and distributing the money to the poor becomes the best way to increase the size of the economic pie.
• C) corporations will profit more.
• D) individuals have a strong incentive to undertake projects that generate income.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, often driven by internal or external factors.

Content Theories

Theories in psychology that focus on understanding the specific factors that motivate individuals.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Content Theories

Theories that explain the specific factors motivating individuals at work, focusing on the content of what motivates individuals.