Which of the Following Statements About Expectancy Theory Is FALSE

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

• A)Expectancy theory is a drive-based theory of motivation.
• B)Expectancy theory has been applied to a wide variety of studies.
• C)The process of employee motivation is explained reasonably well by expectancy theory.
• D)One way to increase the P-to-O expectancy in the expectancy theory model is to accurately measure job performance.
• E)Expectancy theory has three main components relating to effort,performance and performance outcomes.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Activities that relate directly to the operation of a business, including sales revenue and expenses, reflected in the cash flow statement.

Decrease in Inventory

A reduction in the amount of goods available for sale or use, often reflected in financial statements and can indicate sales performance or a strategy to lower inventory levels.

Acquisition of Treasury Stock

The process by which a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the amount of outstanding stock.

Investing Activities

Financial activities related to the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.