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The expectancy theory is based on which of the following 



1. John really wants a promotion and believes that he has a high probability of earning the promotion if he works hard. Because a promotion is important to him, that performing well will result in a promotion, and because he believes he a good chance of earning the promotion, this is an example of 
A. Equity theory
B. Expectancy theory
C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
D. Herzberg's Two Factor Theory
2. The expectancy theory is based on which of the following assumptions? 
A. People generally have the same needs, desires, and goals.
B. Behavior is the individual's decision.
C. People make behavior decisions based on their attitudes and beliefs.
D. all of the answers are correct
3. ____ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability to accomplish an objective. 
A. Expectancy
B. Instrumentality
C. Valence
D. Capability
4. Last year the sales team was worst in its company, having been outperformed by six other teams. This year, the new team manager believes that the team might make a third-place finish if he sets difficult, challenging goals for them. This is an example of which of the following motivational theories? 
A. expectancy theory
B. hierarchy of needs theory
C. goal-setting theory
D. reinforcement theory
 5. Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective objective? 
A. To find a job and new apartment this summer.
B. To sell 50 magazines during the month of March.
C. To finish writing my term paper for English 101 by the end of this weekend.
D. To increase sales in the U.S. by 30 percent in 2011.




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