The Expectancy Theory of Motivation Predicts That a Person Will

question 51

Multiple Choice

The expectancy theory of motivation predicts that a person will be motivated to work hard when __________.

• A) expectancy is high and instrumentality and valence are low
• B) instrumentality is high and expectancy and valence are low
• C) valence is high and expectancy and instrumentality are low
• D) expectancy, instrumentality, and valence are all high
• E) expectancy or instrumentality or valence equals zero

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that cannot be directly associated with specific product units, including rent, utilities, and maintenance of equipment.

Labor Costs

The total sum of all wages, benefits, and taxes paid to employees by an employer for work performed.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to production activity and are charged to the period in which they are incurred.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a specific point in time, illustrating its financial position.