Question 2 (2 points)

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Lets apply expectancy theory: Which of these is a way to increase your subordinates expectancy if you are a manager?

Question 2 options:

	If employees perform in a way that helps the organization, the management team should deliver on their promised rewards.
	If an employee is satisfied with their job, they will put in more effort and probably go for a masters degree.
	If an employee contributes their skills to enable the organization to achieve its goals, it will boost the employees knowledge of how organizations work, which they may confirm with their manager.
	If an employee has the right education, the manager should point out that it will probably improve their life and possibly their well-being.
	If an employees performance is high, they will likely have positive feelings about their work.
	If an employees work contributes to efficiency and effectiveness, their manager may call on them to teach these skills to others in the organization.
	If an employee learns a new skill, the manager should praise their new competency.
	If an employee contributes time and effort to their job, they will receive pay and a sense of accomplishment.

In expectancy theory, valence is _______________________, and it is important because _______________________. Choose two responses.

Question 2 part b options:

	if an employee does not desire it, it is not motivating
	if an employee does not perform they should receive the same benefits they would otherwise
	if it is related to skills and education, it will be rewarded
	the perception that high levels of effort will lead to outcomes of interest like performance.
	the anticipated level of satisfaction that will result from an outcome.
	the perception that performance is related to subsequent outcomes such as rewards.
	the degree to which people are treated with respect, kindness, and dignity.
	it is the right thing to do

Why is tunnel vision a downside (negative impact) of focusing on a goal, instead of an upside?

Question 2 part c options:

	It suggests that employees might miss something important.
	It proves that trains can see in the dark.
	It reflects how focused employees can get.
	It misaligns work with the wrong goals.
	It can yield greater returns on investment.

Question 2 part d (2 points)

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Here are some ways that managers can motivate their employees intrinsically, but three of these ways would not enable intrinsic motivation, per se. Choose the three.

Question 9 options:

	Explain how their job fits into the goals of the organization
	Challenge employees to do new things without guidance
	Increase amount of work employee is responsible to do
	Having employees rotate through other departments / responsibilities
	Paying for classes
	Reward social employees who help other employees
	Show how their departmental goals applies to their individual job
	Let employees decide how they will get their work done