Kant Says That There Is Only One Categorical Imperative, but Then

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Essay

Kant says that there is only one categorical imperative, but then seems to present several different categorical imperatives. What is the relationship between these seemingly different categorical imperatives?

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Definitions:

Work Outcomes

refer to the results or outputs of employee efforts, which can include productivity, quality of work, and job satisfaction.

Valence

In psychology, the intrinsic attractiveness or averseness of an event, object, or situation, often related to the anticipated satisfaction from an outcome.

Expectancy

In the context of motivational theories, the belief or perception that one's effort will result in attainment of desired performance goals.

Instrumentality

A perception or belief about the degree to which performance leads to the attainment of outcomes or rewards.