291. The theory that individuals act depending upon their evaluation of whether their effort will lead to good performance, whether good performance will be followed by a reward, and whether that reward is attractive to them, is called:
Expectancy Theory.
Motivational Theory.
Equity Theory.
Empirical Theory.
Correct answer: (A) Expectancy Theory.
292. Douglas McGregor's view that suggests that employees will exercise self-direction and self-control when they are committed to the objectives of the work is called:
Theory A.
Theory Y.
Theory B.
Theory Z.
Correct answer: (B) Theory Y.
293. Alfie Kohn suggests that for people to be motivated it is only necessary to provide the right :
Incentives.
Rewards.
Compensation.
Environment.
Correct answer: (D) Environment.
294. According to Mitchell, the purpose of motivational theories is to:
Control behavior.
Organize behavior.
Predict behavior.
Change behavior.
Correct answer: (C) Predict behavior.
295. An individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task is called:
Self-importance.
Self-efficacy.
Self-actualization.
Self-worth.
Correct answer: (B) Self-efficacy.
296. An individual's perception of whether performing at a particular level will lead to attainment of a desired outcome is termed: