Expectancy theory implies that linking an increased amount of rewards to performance will increase motivation and performance.Followers of cognitive evaluation theory are likely to question this assumption,arguing that
A)monetary rewards may decrease extrinsic motivation.
B)intrinsic rewards do not affect job satisfaction.
C)monetary rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation.
D)extrinsic rewards are not effective for managers.
E)behaviors are determined by genes rather than reinforcement.

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According to cognitive evaluation theory, the use of external rewards (extrinsic motivation) to motivate individuals on tasks that are considered intrinsically rewarding may actually decrease intrinsic motivation, and therefore decrease overall motivation and performance. Therefore, linking increased rewards to performance may not necessarily increase motivation and performance in all cases, as suggested by expectancy theory.

Expectancy Theory Implies That Linking an Increased Amount of Rewards