The Three Variables or Relationships That Are Central to the Expectancy

question 4

Multiple Choice

The three variables or relationships that are central to the expectancy theory are ________.

• A)effort-performance,performance-reward,and attractiveness of reward
• B)performance-reward,valence,and attractiveness of reward
• C)effort-reward,instrumentality,and performance-outcome
• D)effort-performance,valence,and attractiveness of reward

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Definitions:

Competitive Price Searchers

Businesses that operate in markets with many competitors and product differentiation, where they have to search for the optimal price to balance attracting customers and earning profits.

Barriers to Entry

Factors that prevent or hinder companies from entering a particular market, which can include high startup costs, strict regulations, and established competition.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller or producer dominating the entire market, facing no close substitutes for its product or service.