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Scientific management
Question 7. Question : (TCO 5) Which of the following statements is
true about expectancy theory?
Expectancy theory focuses more on the specific forces that motivate
employees and less on the process they follow to seek satisfaction in
their jobs.
Expectancy theory suggests that employee satisfaction depends on the
perceived ratio of inputs to outputs.
Research into expectancy theory has led to thinking about the broader
concept of organizational justice, or perceptions of fairness in the
workplace.
Expectancy theory identifies four primary drives that underlie all
motivation.
Expectancy theory states that the effort employees will put forth
depends on their beliefs regarding the rewards that the organization
will give in response to that performance.
Question 8. Question : (TCO 5) _____ suggests that employee
satisfaction depends on the perceived ratio of inputs to outputs.
Maslow's hierarchy
Herzberg's two-factor theory
David McClelland's three-needs theory
Expectancy theory
Equity theory