Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Expectancy

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the expectancy theory?

• A) This theory emphasizes the importance of finding valued rewards for the employee.
• B) This theory of motivation was first introduced by John Stacey Adams in 1963.
• C) This theory states that individuals judge fairness in compensation by comparing their inputs and outcomes against the inputs and outcomes of referent others.
• D) This theory is applicable only to flat organizations with little or no formal structure.

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Definitions:

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