With Reference to the Expectancy Theory, When Pay Is Based

question 60

Multiple Choice

With reference to the expectancy theory, when pay is based on factors other than performance, such as seniority, the ________ relationship tends to be weak.

• A) effort-satisfaction
• B) performance-reward
• C) effort-performance
• D) personal goal-self actualization
• E) performance-achievement

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