A Typical Worker in Italy Can Produce 24 Units of Product

question 184

Multiple Choice

A typical worker in Italy can produce 24 units of product in an eight-hour day,where a typical worker in Poland produces 25 units of product in a 10-hour day.What can we conclude

• A)Worker productivity in Poland is higher than in Italy.
• B)The standard of living will be higher in Italy than in Poland.
• C)Productivity for the Polish worker is three units per hour and 2.5 units per hour for the Italian worker.
• D)There will be no difference between the standard of living in Italy and Poland.

---

Definitions:

Instrumentality

In motivation theory, the perceived relationship between performing a specific behavior and achieving certain outcomes, emphasizing the means-to-an-end belief.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to engage in certain behaviors based on the expected outcomes and the attractiveness of those outcomes.

Expectancy

In motivational psychology, expectancy refers to the belief that one's effort will lead to the attainment of desired performance goals.

Expectancy Theory

A theory that proposes an individual's motivation is related to their expectation of a desired outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.