In the expectancy theory, ________ is the importance that the individual places on the potential ...

In the expectancy theory, ________ is the importance that the individual places on the potential outcome or reward that can be achieved on the job.
 
  A) expectancy
  B) valence
  C) instrumentality
  D) saliency

Question 2

Tammy's boss has asked her to take on a project in addition to her regular work. One of Tammy's first thoughts, according to expectancy theory, is ________
 
  A) Do I really have time to take on another project?
  B) How much time will this project take?
  C) What's in it for me?
  D) What are the odds that if I expend effort on the project my performance will be satisfactory to the boss?

Question 3

In the expectancy theory, ________ is the degree to which the individual believes that performing at a particular level is instrumental in attaining the desired outcome.
 
  A) expectancy
  B) valence
  C) performance-reward linkage
  D) effort-performance linkage

Question 4

When Bob discovered Tom had a larger paycheck for the same amount of effort, his concern centered on ________ justice.
 
  A) distributive
  B) restorative
  C) retributive
  D) procedural

Question 5

________ justice is the perceived fairness of the amount and allocation of rewards among individuals.
 
  A) Distributive
  B) Restorative
  C) Retributive
  D) Procedural

Question 6

In the expectancy theory, ________ is the probability perceived by the individual that exerting a given amount of effort will lead to a certain level of performance.
 
  A) expectancy
  B) valence
  C) instrumentality
  D) saliency

Question 7

After seeing Tom's paycheck, Bob decided their inputs were nearly identical but Tom's check was much larger. Bob decided to take action to make things fairer in his mind. He is most likely to ________.
 
  A) increase the quantity of his production
  B) focus on the quality of his production
  C) reduce his effort at work
  D) find another person to compare checks with

Question 8

The equity theory proposes that ________.
 
  A) offering employees part of the company's shares, or equity, motivates them to do their best because their performance directly ties in with the company's
  B) employees expect that exerting a given amount of effort will lead to a certain level of performance and will be demotivated if that does not happen
  C) an employee compares his or her job's input-outcomes ratio with that of relevant others and then takes steps to correct any inequity
  D) employees are more likely to show initiative at work if they are more involved in decisions that affect their work