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In expectancy theory 'The perceived probability that effective performance will result in the desired outcome' is a definition of which factor.
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Instrumentality.
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An employee is set a task that is challenging, yet achievable and specifically is told what is expected from them. This represents an intervention that draws on:
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Goal setting theory.
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Making goals........is NOT a way of increasing their effectiveness.
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General.
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Name 3 ways to make goals as a way of increasing their effectiveness.
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Specific, Difficult by attainable, Time- bound.
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Goal setting theory is linked to motivation because of what 3 reasons.
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It directs attention and effort.
It energises behaviour. It induces persistence and prolonged effort. |
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Empirical studies have shown the goal setting- performance relationship to be moderated by:
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task complexity.
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An employee strives to meet certain performance benchmarks, avoiding activities or strategies in which they might be seen as unsuccessful. Which type of goal orientation have they adopted?
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Performance Goal Orientation.
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An employee is angry about promotion decision. Though they are not sure that they were the best candidate, they feel they never really got the chance to demonstrate their skills. Their dissatisfaction is consistent with research on:
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Procedural justice.
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What model hypothesises that a standard set of features should be built into jobs in order to make them rewarding and motivating?
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Job Characteristics model.
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In their model, Hackman and Oldham identify how many job characteristics that promote positive psychological states.
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5
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