Which of the following helps explain why some people do not work as hard as they can when their salaries are based purely on seniority?
A) Two-factor theory
B) Maslow's hierarchy of human needs
C) Scientific management
D) Expectancy theory
E) Theory X and Theory Y

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Expectancy theory suggests that people are motivated to exert effort towards performance and outcomes that they believe will lead to desirable rewards. If an employee believes that seniority is the sole determinant of their salary, then they may not see a direct link between their effort and their rewards, leading them to not work as hard as they can.

Which of the Following Helps Explain Why Some People Do