Expectancy Theory Flashcards
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Equity Theory
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The idea that employees base their level of satisfaction on the ratio of their inputs to the job and outputs or rewards they receive from it
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Expectancy Theory
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The idea that the effort employees put into their work depends on expectations about their own ability to perform, expectations about likely rewards, and the attractiveness of those rewards
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Organizational justice
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The perception of fairness in the workplace
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Why is the expectancy theory is considered the best explanation of employee motivation?
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It considers the links between efforts and outcomes. If employees think a link is broken, they’re likely to put less effort into their work
