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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
Question 9. Question : (TCO 5) The goal-setting theory of
motivation suggests that _____.
setting goals is unrelated to motivation in most employees
setting goals is an effective way to motivate employees
managers, not employees, need to set goals
collaborative goal setting can undermine managerial authority