If a Manager Incorrectly Assumes That All Employees Want the Same

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a manager incorrectly assumes that all employees want the same thing, then according to the expectancy theory, it is most likely to result in a weak ________ relationship.

• A) performance-achievement
• B) effort-performance
• C) performance-reward
• D) rewards-personal goals
• E) effort-satisfaction

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Definitions:

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individual freedom over the control of groups or the government.

Cultural Tightness

Describes the degree to which a culture holds tight norms and a low tolerance for deviant behavior, affecting how flexible or strict societal norms are.

Cultural Looseness

Refers to the degree to which cultural norms and behaviors in a society are not strictly enforced, allowing for more variability and flexibility in individual behavior.

Unstated Conflict

A disagreement or tension that exists without explicit acknowledgment or communication among parties involved.