The expectancy theory says that people are motivated
A) by how much they want and the chance they have of getting it.
B) only by their achievements.
C) by receiving pay equal to that of all other employees.
D) by the satisfaction of doing their job well.
E) by all of the above.

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The expectancy theory states that motivation is based on the expectation of an individual regarding the outcome of their effort, combined with their estimation of the probability of that outcome. In other words, people are motivated by the extent to which they desire a particular objective and the likelihood of achieving it. The other options listed are either too narrow or not accurate descriptions of the expectancy theory.

The Expectancy Theory Says That People Are Motivated