Which of the Following Theories Argues That an Employee Will

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories argues that an employee will be motivated by a belief that their effort will result in a desired level of performance and will be linked to reward?

• A) Adam's equity theory
• B) Locke's goal setting theory
• C) Vroom's expectancy theory
• D) Reinforcement theory

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Definitions:

Free-Choice Paradigm

A methodological approach in psychology research where participants are given the freedom to choose between different options, aiming to reveal their preferences and attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological distress felt by someone who simultaneously maintains two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Weak External Justification

A term in social psychology that describes a scenario where there is insufficient external reason for an individual to perform an action, leading to internal justification and attitude change.

Attitude Change

A psychological process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behaviors toward an object or idea are altered as a result of experience or information.