The Second Variable in Expectancy Theory Requires the Worker to Ask

question 4

Multiple Choice

The second variable in expectancy theory requires the worker to ask him- or herself: If I perform at a given level, how likely is it that I will ________?

• A)attain the reward or outcome I am looking for
• B)value a promotion if I get it
• C)be treated fairly
• D)be noticed by my superiors

Understand the role of job experiences, including transfers, promotions, and job enlargement, in employee development.

Recognize the importance and methods of providing feedback to employees for their development.

Identify the use and potential drawbacks of job rotation in employee development.

Understand the application and purpose of assessment centers in identifying managerial potential.

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Definitions:

Bloodstream

The circulating fluid system within the body, comprised mainly of blood, that delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells and carries away waste products.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body, including in the structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs.

Antigens

Substances that the body recognizes as foreign and that can provoke an immune response.