The theory stating that rewarded behaviour is likely to be repeated and that punished behaviour is less likely to recur is called
A) expectancy theory.
B) Theory Y.
C) equity theory.
D) reinforcement theory.
E) Theory X.

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The theory stating that rewarded behaviour is likely to be repeated and punished behaviour is less likely to recur is known as reinforcement theory. Expectancy theory is about how individuals make decisions based on the perceived outcomes of their actions. Theory X and Y are related to two different managerial assumptions about employee motivation. Equity theory is about how individuals perceive fairness in their rewards and punishments.

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