Which of the following indicates that an employee will work towards their goals if they believe they have a reasonable opportunity to achieve those goals?
A) Equity theory
B) Expectancy theory
C) Maslow's hierarchy of needs
D) Hygiene factors
E) Herzberg's two-factor theory
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Expectancy theory suggests that people are motivated to work toward rewards that they want and that they believe they have a reasonable chance–or expectancy–of obtaining. A reward that seems out of reach is likely to be undesirable even if it is intrinsically positive.
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