Asked by IRINA FEIJOO CALVAO on May 19, 2024

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According to the expectancy theory of motivation, employees tend to work harder when they believe they have a good chance of getting _____________.

A) recognition from top management.
B) a day off.
C) team-based rewards.
D) personally meaningful rewards.
E) goals accomplished for others.

Expectancy Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to perform or act a certain way because they are conditioned to expect a particular outcome.

Personally Meaningful Rewards

Incentives or acknowledgments that hold significant personal value to the recipient, thereby motivating or enhancing their engagement in specific activities or performance.

Recognition

The acknowledgment or appreciation of an individual's achievements or qualities.

  • Recognize and evaluate the principal theories of motivation, including Maslow's hierarchy, expectancy theory, and Herzberg's two-factor theory.
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Qasim AbosiMay 20, 2024
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D
Explanation :
According to the expectancy theory, employees are motivated when they believe that their efforts will lead to achieving a specific goal or outcome, and that they will receive a personally meaningful reward for their efforts. Therefore, the best choice is D, which refers to personally meaningful rewards. Options A, B, C, and E may be motivating factors but are not directly linked to the expectancy theory.