________ Theory Argues That Employee Behavior Is Directed Toward Pleasure

question 18

Multiple Choice

________ theory argues that employee behavior is directed toward pleasure and away from pain or, more generally, toward certain outcomes and away from others.

• A) Psychological empowerment
• B) Expectancy
• C) Goal setting
• D) Extrinsic
• E) Equity

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Definitions:

Bullying Incidents

Events or actions where an individual or group engages in aggressive or unwanted behavior aimed at harming or intimidating another.

Human Resources

The department within an organization that focuses on recruitment, management, and guidance for the people who work in it.

Hostile Attribution Bias

A cognitive bias in which individuals tend to interpret others’ behaviors as having hostile intent, even when it's ambiguous or benign.

Retribution Bias

The tendency to seek punishment for perceived wrongs or injustices, often influenced by emotions rather than rational judgment.