Asked by Mercedez Miller on Jul 15, 2024
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According to expectancy theory, people tend to choose behaviors that they believe will help them achieve their personal goals and avoid behaviors that they believe will lead to undesirable consequences. Bill does not call in to report that he will be absent. This will result in an unexcused absence that will lead to disciplinary action. Bill has had unexcused absences in the past for which he has been disciplined. How is this action explained by this theory?
A) Bill does not understand the instrumentality of his behavior for the negative consequence
B) To Bill, the discipline he will incur does not have enough negative valence to offset the positive valence of not calling in.
C) Expectancy theory only explains positive behaviors, not negative behaviors.
D) Bill doesn't understand the expectancy built into the situation.
E) Bill has an inability to process feedback.
Expectancy Theory
A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are likely to act in a certain way based on the expectation that the act will be followed by a specific outcome.
Unexcused Absence
A situation where an employee or student does not attend their scheduled work or class and fails to provide a valid excuse.
Disciplinary Action
Measures taken by an organization to address an employee's breach of policy or misconduct.
- Familiarize yourself with the critical parts of motivational theories, including expectancy theory, and their relationship with the oversight of performance.
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Zybrea KnightJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to the expectancy theory, people choose behaviors based on the expected outcomes, and in this case, Bill has determined that the negative consequence of unexcused absence is not enough to offset the positive outcome of not making the call. Therefore, he chooses not to call.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the critical parts of motivational theories, including expectancy theory, and their relationship with the oversight of performance.