The Owner of Kat Motel Wants to Develop a Time

question 89

Multiple Choice

The owner of Kat Motel wants to develop a time standard for the task of cleaning a cat cage. In a preliminary study, she observed one of her workers perform this task six times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\\hline \text { Time(Seconds) } & 99 & 87 & 90 & 81 & 93 & 90 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is the standard time for this task if the employee worked at a 50 percent faster pace than average, and an allowance of 10 percent of the workday is used?

• A) 90 seconds
• B) 99 seconds
• C) 100 seconds
• D) 168.8 seconds
• E) 150 seconds

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's motivation is an outcome of how much an individual wants a reward (Valence), the assessment that the likelihood that the effort will lead to expected performance (Expectancy) and the belief that the performance will lead to a reward (Instrumentality).

Motivate Employees

The act of inspiring and encouraging workers to perform their duties effectively and with enthusiasm.

Valued Outcomes

Results or end-states that are deemed important, beneficial, or of significant worth by a person or group.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to be motivated to perform if they believe that their efforts will lead to desirable outcomes.