Statements That Are Taken for Granted or Are Considered True

question 24

Multiple Choice

Statements that are taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested, are called:

• A) assumptions.
• B) hypotheses.
• C) limitations.
• D) variables.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of certain outcomes, an important concept in motivation theories such as expectancy theory.

High Performance

A state of operating with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, often surpassing expected standards.

Performance Expectations

Standards or benchmarks that define the expected level of job performance.

Performance-outcome Expectancy

The belief that a certain level of performance will lead to a specific outcome.