According to Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following Would Be

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to expectancy theory, which of the following would be a way to increase an employees' E-to-P expectancy?

• A)Assure the employee that he or she has the necessary competencies.
• B)Measure job performance accurately.
• C)Provide examples of where good performance has resulted in higher rewards.
• D)Distribute rewards that employees value.
• E)Minimize the presence of countervailing outcomes.

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Definitions:

Life Instincts

The drive for ensuring survival of the individual and the species by satisfying the needs for food, water, air, and sex.

Death Instincts

The unconscious drive toward decay, destruction, and aggression.

Preconscious

Pertains to thoughts and feelings not immediately in conscious awareness but can be readily brought to consciousness.

Personality Structure

The organization and dynamics of individual personality components, including traits, attitudes, and behaviors that define a person's unique personality.