According to the Expectancy Theory, the Degree to Which an Individual

question 50

Multiple Choice

According to the expectancy theory, the degree to which an individual believes that performing at a particular level will generate a desired outcome is indicated by the ________ relationship.

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

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Definitions:

Stockholders

Owners of shares in a company and thus, hold equity interest, enjoying benefits like dividends and voting rights.

Return On Preferred Stock

The dividend paid on preferred stock divided by the price of the preferred stock, representing the earnings returned on investments in preferred shares.

Stock Decreases

A decrease in the market price of a company's shares.

Cumulative Voting

Cumulative voting is a method used in corporate elections, allowing shareholders to allocate their votes in any manner they choose among the candidates, offering minority shareholders a better chance of representation.