Which motivational theory asserts that individuals are motivated to act if they believe their efforts will result in successful performance and meaningful rewards?
AExpectancy Theory
BGoal-Setting Theory
CEquity Theory
DReinforcement Theory
Explanation
• Expectancy Theory connects Effort $rightarrow$ Performance $rightarrow$ Outcome $rightarrow$ Individual Goals.
• Expectancy represents effort-to-performance belief; Instrumentality represents performance-to-reward belief; Valence represents reward desirability.
• Clarifies how individual perceptions drive workplace performance.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Motivation
- Subtopic: Expectancy Theory Principles

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