Considering the Expectancy Theory,managers Can Enhance the Effort by Employees

question 9

Multiple Choice

Considering the expectancy theory,managers can enhance the effort by employees to meet performance expectations by helping employees.Managers can do this by increasing employee self-efficacy and:

• A) setting very difficult goals
• B) monitoring valences for various rewards
• C) providing an outcome contingent on performance
• D) understanding employee expectations
• E) providing support and coaching

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency

The ratio of value-added time to total lead time in a manufacturing process, indicating how efficiently the production cycle is managed.

Non-value-added Activities

Tasks or processes that do not contribute to the customer's value or the final product, often considered for elimination or reduction.

Throughput Time

The total time taken for a unit to pass through a production process, from start to finish, including both processing time and waiting time.

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency

A measure of the efficiency of the production process, calculated as the ratio of value-added time to total cycle time.