Ryan's team has performed beyond the performance standard set for the team in the previous financial year. This makes the team eligible for additional incentives. The improved performance will make the team members eligible for a promotion in a few months. In the context of the expectancy theory, which of the following statements is true in this case?

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In this case, Ryan's team members being considered for promotion is the second-level outcome. A second-level outcome is the consequence or the next level of outcome that is brought in by the direct outcome which stems from a performance. See " Expectancy Theory and Motivational Skills."

Ryan's Team Has Performed Beyond the Performance Standard Set for the Team