Figure 3-1 Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier

question 44

Multiple Choice

Figure 3-1
Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier
-Refer to Figure 3-1.If the production possibilities frontier shown is for one month of production,then which of the following combinations of emeralds and rubies could Peru not produce in a given month?

• A)6 emeralds and 60 rubies
• B)4 emeralds and 120 rubies
• C)3 emeralds and 160 rubies
• D)1 emeralds and 210 rubies

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory positing that individuals are more likely to perform actions if they expect their efforts to lead to successful outcomes and valuable rewards.

Goal Specificity

The clarity and preciseness of a goal, making it explicit and defined, which can aid in motivating individuals to achieve it.

Expectancy

A person's belief about how their effort will lead to a certain level of performance and the anticipated outcomes of that performance.

Instrumentality

Refers to the perceived likelihood that performance will be followed by a specific outcome in the expectancy theory of motivation.