In order to motivate his subordinates, Phil has offered them all a free dinner if they can complete a large project they are working on by the end of the month. But everyone thinks that the input they need won't be received in time for them to complete their report. Phil has ignored one requirement of the ________ theory.

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Phil has ignored the expectancy theory, which states that motivation is derived from the belief that one's effort will lead to high performance, which in turn will result in a desired outcome or reward. In this case, the employees do not believe that their effort will lead to completing the project in time, so the promise of a dinner incentive is not motivating them.

In Order to Motivate His Subordinates, Phil Has Offered Them