A Basic Assumption on Which the Expectancy Theory Is Based

question 93

Multiple Choice

A basic assumption on which the expectancy theory is based on is that:

• A) behavior is determined by a combination of forces in the individual and in the environment.
• B) people do not make decisions about their own behaviors in organizations.
• C) different people have the same type of needs, desires, and goals.
• D) people make choices based on the extent to which a given behavior will lead to undesired outcomes.
• E) people are motivated to seek social equity in the rewards they achieve for performance.

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Definitions:

Financial Accounting

The branch of accounting that focuses on recording, summarizing, and reporting a firm's financial transactions to external parties through financial statements.

Control Phase

A stage in process management or project management where performance is monitored and compared against planned goals to identify and implement corrective actions.

Assign Tasks

The process of allocating specific duties or responsibilities to individuals or teams within an organization.

Nonfinancial Performance

Measures of an organization's success not directly related to financial gains, such as customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and environmental impact.