Which of the following steps can managers take to use expectancy theory to motivate employees?
A) Micromanage employees and make decisions for them
B) Overreward employees
C) Avoid publicizing the way in which pay decisions are made
D) Empower employees to make decisions

Question

Which of the following steps can managers take to use expectancy theory to motivate employees?​ 
A) ​Micromanage employees and make decisions for them 
B) ​Overreward employees 
C) ​Avoid publicizing the way in which pay decisions are made 
D) ​Empower employees to make decisions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Empowering employees to make decisions aligns with the principle of expectancy theory that employees are motivated when they believe their efforts will lead to desired outcomes. Micromanaging employees and making decisions for them would not give employees a sense of control and autonomy, which is important in motivating them. Over-rewarding employees may not necessarily align with their desired outcomes and may not be sustainable. Avoiding publicizing the way in which pay decisions are made may make employees feel that they lack control over their pay and undermine their motivation.

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