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The basic components of……….are effort, performance, and outcomes.
a) equity theory          
b) goal-setting theory
c) expectancy theory

c

Vroom's expectancy theory assumes that…
a) employees naturally unmotivated and dislike work
b) behavior we choose always be the one that maximize our pleasure and minimize our pain.
c) employees enjoyed their work, accept creative responsibilities, contribute ideas and solutions
d) an individual's specific needs are acquired over time and are shaped by one's life experiences

b

According to Expectancy Theory, why do people engage in certain actions?
a) Due to external pressures
b) Because they expect certain outcomes or rewards
c) Random choices
d) Based on past experiences

b

Explanation: Expectancy Theory, as introduced by Victor Vroom, suggests that individuals are motivated to engage in actions because they anticipate specific outcomes or rewards.



What is the concept of Expectancy in the context of Expectancy Theory?
a) Belief in achieving goals through effort
b) Confidence in past experiences
c) Random expectations
d) Ignoring past experiences

a

Explanation: Expectancy in the Expectancy Theory refers to a person's belief that their effort will lead to the achievement of their goals.



How is Instrumentality defined in Expectancy Theory?
a) Confidence in past experiences
b) Belief that meeting expectations will result in a reward
c) Random expectations
d) Ignoring the value of outcomes

b

Explanation: Instrumentality in Expectancy Theory is the belief that if a person meets expectations, they will receive a reward or outcome.



What does Valence represent in Expectancy Theory?
a) Confidence in past experiences
b) Belief in achieving goals through effort
c) How much a person values a particular outcome
d) Ignoring past experiences

c

Explanation: Valence in Expectancy Theory relates to how much an individual values a specific outcome or reward.