Ruth, a cashier at a private bank, strongly believes that no matter how much effort she puts in or how many hours she works overtime, she will not be offered a promotion in the next 10 years. In this scenario, Ruth's beliefs are in accordance with _____.

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Ruth's beliefs are related to expectancy theory, which suggests that an individual's motivation is influenced by their belief that their efforts will lead to a desired level of performance, which will subsequently lead to achieving desired outcomes. In this case, Ruth believes that her efforts will not lead to a promotion (desired outcome), hence her motivation to put in the effort decreases.

Ruth, a Cashier at a Private Bank, Strongly Believes That