Benjamin Sees No Reason to Put Forth Extra Effort to Help

question 45

Multiple Choice

Benjamin sees no reason to put forth extra effort to help his employer reach monthly production targets. After all, Benjamin has put forth effort in the past and did not get any reward. Benjamin's behavior can be explained by

• A) expectancy theory.
• B) reinforcement theory.
• C) agency theory.
• D) expectancy theory and reinforcement theory.
• E) expectancy theory, reinforcement theory, and agency theory.

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Definitions:

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