According to Expectancy Theory, Which of These Situations Would Fail

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to expectancy theory, which of these situations would fail to motivate employees?

• A) The employee doesn't value the reward
• B) Increased effort doesn't result in increased performance
• C) High performance is not rewarded
• D) All of the above

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