How Can Managers Use Expectancy Theory to Motivate Employees

question 109

Multiple Choice

How can managers use expectancy theory to motivate employees?

• A)They can assign specific,challenging goals. 
• B)They can make all rewards equal in value. 
• C)They can avoid over-reward and under-reward. 
• D)They can find out what employees want from their jobs.

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