According to expectancy theory, a person will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when he or she believes that:
A)rewards will satisfy his or her needs.
B)effort will lead to a good performance appraisal.
C)a good performance appraisal will lead to rewards.
D)all of the above.

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Expectancy theory posits that motivation is influenced by the belief that effort will lead to good performance (B), good performance will lead to rewards (C), and that these rewards will satisfy personal goals or needs (A).

According to Expectancy Theory, a Person Will Be Motivated to Exert