Which of the following statements is true about the manner in which managers can influence the perceptions of expectancy theory?
A)Individuals with an internal locus of control and high self-esteem believe there is little connection between their effort and performance so a great deal of feedback is needed to motivate them.
B)Regardless of the performance rating given on a performance evaluation,make certain that everyone gets a small raise annually.
C)Recognize good performance of individuals with cost effective items like coffee mugs and t-shirts.
D)Conduct employee surveys periodically to ascertain what they consider to be rewards for performance and integrate that in some manner into the performance evaluation program.

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The statement that conducting employee surveys periodically to determine what employees consider to be rewards for performance and integrating that into the performance evaluation program is true according to the principles of expectancy theory. This approach allows managers to better understand what motivates their employees and tailor their reward system accordingly, thus enhancing employee motivation and performance. The other statements are either irrelevant or not in line with the principles of expectancy theory.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Manner