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IRP 321 Compensation Management policies Objective Question
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The Expectancy Theory, also referred to as performance-expectation theory, suggests that workers are motivated to put in more effort to increase their pay when they believe that:
Options
A Their pay is tied to job security.
B Increased pay is tied to increased job performance.
Correct Answer
C Their colleagues receive higher compensation.
D The organization provides excellent benefits.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17 clarifies Expectancy Theory: 'When workers believe that increased pay is tied to increased job performance, this will have a motivating effect on workers to put in more efforts to increase their pay.'

Hint

The alternative name 'performance-expectation theory' provides a strong clue.

Question Info

Course: IRP 321
Topic: Compensation Management policies
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 15 of 59
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