Answer to Question #319785 in Management for Bea

Question

Nedine works at a company that manufactures custom-made doors and windows. It has become apparent that the carpenters they are employing are taking longer to produce the manufactured items than the set industry-standard. After investigating the matter, she realises that they are lacking motivation. To correct the matter, Nedine chooses the expectancy theory as a basis for improving staff motivation. Which one of the following is an assumption of the expectancy theory?

Select one:

a.

Behaviour is a combination of forces controlled by the organisation and the environment.

b.

The organisation will make decisions regarding behaviour on behalf of their employees.

c.

Different people have different needs, goals and desires.

d.

People tend to act unpredictably and behaviour cannot be predicted, irrespective of certain expectations

Answer 1

b