GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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What is the expectancy theory?
A
The ability to punish.
B
The ability to influence people.
C
Assuming there is one way to lead.
D
The belief that if you work hard, you will be rewarded.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expectancy is the belief that increased effort put into a task will result in the desired outcome. This may be influenced by the individual’s confidence and the perceived difficulty of the desired goal. Expectancy is the belief that if you raise your efforts, your rewards will increase as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Expectancy theory states that employee’s motivation is an outcome of: how much an individual wants a reward (Valence), the assessment that the likelihood that the effort will lead to expected performance (Expectancy) and. the belief that the performance will lead to reward (Instrumentality).

Detailed explanation-3: -Expectancy theory has three components: Expectancy: effort → performance (E→P) Instrumentality: performance → outcome (P→O) Valence: V(R) outcome → reward.

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