According to the Expectancy Theory, Employees Are Motivated to Perform

question 29

True/False

According to the expectancy theory, employees are motivated to perform at a high level only if they think high performance will lead to outcomes such as pay, job security, interesting job assignments, bonuses, or a feeling of accomplishment.

---

Definitions:

Conflict Theorists

Sociologists who view social life as a competition, emphasizing the role of coercion and power in producing social order, often focusing on class, race, and gender struggles.

Davis-Moore Thesis

A theory suggesting that social stratification is beneficial to society because it ensures that the most capable individuals occupy the most important roles.

Status Symbols

Material indicators that demonstrate a person’s social and economic position.

Social Mobility

The movement of individuals or groups within or between social strata in a society.