Expectancy Theory Mainly Explains How Employees

question 140

Multiple Choice

Expectancy theory mainly explains how employees

• A)can motivate themselves through power.
• B)compare their inputs and outcomes to other people.
• C)have different levels of work effort based on their expectations of performance and reward outcomes.
• D)have different needs at different times.
• E)can use personal expectations to reduce work-related stress.

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated as the sum of all values divided by the count of values.

Sample Variance

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a sample dataset, representing how much the data points differ from the sample mean.

Mound-Shaped

Description of a symmetric, bell-shaped distribution, often associated with the normal distribution.

Mean

A statistical measure that calculates the average value of a set of numbers by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.