According to Expectancy Theory, Communicating the Existence of a Performance-Based

question 107

True/False

According to expectancy theory, communicating the existence of a performance-based reward system motivates employees by increasing their outcome valences.

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Definitions:

Negative Moods

Emotional states characterized by feelings of sadness, pessimism, or irritability.

Feel-Good, Do-Good

A phenomenon where people are more likely to engage in helpful behaviors when they are in a good mood.

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive their outcomes in life as being largely controlled by external forces rather than their own efforts.

Locus of Control

Refers to an individual's belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which that person attributes success or failure.