Which of the Following Is True of the Expectancy Theory

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the expectancy theory formulated by Victor H. Vroom?

• A) It states that people are motivated to put effort into their work only if they think that their effort will pay off in high performance.
• B) It states that once a need has been satisfied, it ceases to be a source of motivation.
• C) It states that people are most motivated when they perceive that their own outcome-input ratio is less than that of referents.
• D) It drew attention to the important distinction between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.
• E) It suggests that to stimulate high motivation and performance, goals must be specific and difficult.

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