The Expectancy Theory Prediction That People Work to Maximize Their

question 60

Multiple Choice

The expectancy theory prediction that people work to maximize their personal outcomes is consistent with:

• A)Adams' equity theory of social exchange contributions/inputs
• B)Adam Smith's ideas of working in one's own self interest
• C)Maslow's hierarchy of need and the progression hypothesis
• D)Herzberg's emphasis on pay and hygiene factors

Grasp the impact of social and physical factors on worker behavior and productivity.

Understand the legal and ethical considerations in I/O psychology.

Recognize the methods and challenges of performance evaluation and bias in the workplace.

Understand the role of organizational psychology in the workplace context.

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Definitions:

Assembly Department

A section within a manufacturing facility where components are put together to make a finished product.

Units Transferred Out

The completed units moved out of a production process or cost center to the next process, or finished goods inventory, during a period.

August

The Gregorian calendar's eighth month.

Weighted-Average Method

A costing method that calculates the cost per unit by dividing the total cost by the total number of units produced, treating all units as equal regardless of when they were actually manufactured.