Which Theory Most Explicitly Relies on Emotions to Explain Employee

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which theory most explicitly relies on emotions to explain employee motivation?

• A)Goal setting theory
• B)McClelland's learned needs theory
• C)Expectancy theory
• D)Maslow's needs hierarchy
• E)Four-drive theory

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