Expectancy theory predicts employees will exert a high level of ...

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Expectancy theory predicts employees will exert a high level of effort if they perceive a strong relationship between effort and performance, performance and rewards, and rewards and satisfaction of personal goals.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If a manager incorrectly assumes that all employees want the same thing, then according to the expectancy theory, it is most likely to result in a weak ________ relationship.
 
  A) performance-achievement
  B) effort-performance
  C) performance-reward
  D) rewards-personal goals
  E) effort-satisfaction

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Answer to Question 1

TRUE
Explanation: Each of these relationships is, in turn, influenced by other factors. For effort to lead to good performance, the individual must have the ability to perform and perceive the performance appraisal system as fair and objective. The performancereward relationship will be strong if the individual perceives that performance (rather than seniority, personal favorites, or other criteria) is rewarded.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) According to the expectancy theory, the rewards-personal goals relationship indicates the degree to which organizational rewards satisfy an individual's personal goals or needs and the attractiveness of those potential rewards for the individual. So if a manager incorrectly assumes that all employees want the same thing, then according to the expectancy theory, it is most likely to result in a weak rewards-personal goals relationship.