The Theory That Proposes That People Will Behave Based on Their

question 105

Multiple Choice

The theory that proposes that people will behave based on their perceived likelihood that their effort will lead to a certain outcome and on how highly they value that outcome is known as

• A) Expectancy theory.
• B) ERG theory.
• C) Path-goal theory.
• D) Equity theory.
• E) Goal theory.

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Definitions:

Nonunion Firms

Companies where the workforce is not represented by a labor union.

Foreign Producers

Manufacturers or producers located in a country or jurisdiction different from where their products are sold or consumed.

Wage Increases

Adjustments or rises in the amount of money that workers are paid for their labor, often seen as a reflection of economic growth or inflation.

Real Wages

Wages adjusted for inflation, representing the purchasing power of the income received by workers.