Expectancy Theory

Question 0

Equity Theory

Answer 0

The idea that employees base their level of satisfaction on the ratio of their inputs to the job and outputs or rewards they receive from it

Question 1

Expectancy Theory

Answer 1

The idea that the effort employees put into their work depends on expectations about their own ability to perform, expectations about likely rewards, and the attractiveness of those rewards

Question 2

Organizational justice

Answer 2

The perception of fairness in the workplace

Question 3

Why is the expectancy theory is considered the best explanation of employee motivation?

Answer 3

It considers the links between efforts and outcomes. If employees think a link is broken, they’re likely to put less effort into their work