According to Expectancy Theory, Managers Can Influence Workers' __________ by Selecting

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to expectancy theory, managers can influence workers' __________ by selecting people with proper abilities, training them well, providing them the needed resources, and identifying clear performance goals.

• A) expectancies
• B) instrumentalities
• C) reinforcers
• D) valences
• E) inducements

Comprehend the concept of marginal cost and how it relates to variable cost.

Recognize the production function and its relationship to input quantities and output.

Understand the law of diminishing returns and its implications for production and costs.

Identify the shapes and relationships among the ATC, AVC, and AFC curves.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behaviorism where the introduction of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of it being repeated.

Snake Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of snakes, often leading to avoidance behavior.

Significant Distress

A level of emotional pain or suffering that significantly impacts an individual’s daily functioning or quality of life.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or rule that determines how often a behavior is reinforced, influencing how quickly and how strong a behavior is learned.