Which theory describes motivation as a function of an individual's beliefs concerning effort-to-performance relationships, work-outcome relationships, and the desirability of various work outcomes?

A) goal-setting theory
B) ERG theory
C) two-factor theory
D) expectancy theory

Effort-To-Performance

The expectancy that one's investment of effort will lead to a certain level of performance.

Work-Outcome Relationships

The connection between the effort invested in work and the results or rewards derived from that work.

Desirability

The quality of being wanted or wished for as being attractive, useful, or necessary.